2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL vs 2027 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM
The 56 is the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM size closest to your ML Trek Checkpoint+ SL. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint+ SL in ML, the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM in 56 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Checkpoint+ SL, MLSpecialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint+ SL ML | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 392mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 608mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.0° | 72° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.8° | 73.5° | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 578 | 566mm | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 440mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1052 | 1058mm | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 78mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 813 | 772mm | −41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 500mm | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 151 | 133mm | −18 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 389mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM minus the Trek Checkpoint+ SL. Full charts: 2027 Trek Checkpoint+ SL, 2027 Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint+ SLSpecialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAM
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Trek Checkpoint+ SLSL 5 | Specialized Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 SRAMComp E5 - SRAM Apex Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | Specialized Future Shock 3.1 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 Ultegra/XT | SRAM S100 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alloy | not listed |
| Motor | TQ HPR60-DRV01 | Specialized 1.2 SL |
| Battery | TQ HPR 360Wh V01 | Specialized SL1-320 |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 | DT Swiss G500 |
| Tire | Bontrager Girona Pro | Specialized Pathfinder TLR Fast Gravel |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM Apex |
| Rotor | Shimano CL800 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | Specialized Future |
| Bar tape | Bontrager Supertack Performance | Supacaz Suave |
| Headset | Bontrager Expander Plug | not listed |
| Saddle | Trek Verse | Specialized Power Sport |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync Eagle |
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