2024 Trek Checkpoint ALR vs 2026 Cervélo Áspero RX825
The 54 is the Cervélo Áspero RX825 size closest to your 52 Trek Checkpoint ALR. 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 Cervélo Áspero RX825
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 52, the Cervélo Áspero RX825 in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −23 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint ALR 52 | Cervélo Áspero RX825 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 399 | 388 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 553 | 555 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.6° | 72 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 425 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1033 | 1010 | −23 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | not listed | |
| Standover | 765 | 733 | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 133 | +28 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5 |
Differences are the Cervélo Áspero RX825 minus the Trek Checkpoint ALR. Full charts: 2024 Trek Checkpoint ALR, 2026 Cervélo Áspero RX825.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint ALRCervélo Áspero RX825
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 ALRALR 4 | Cervélo Áspero RX825GRX RX825 Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Checkpoint ALR | Cervélo Áspero |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 | Shimano 10-51T, 12-speed |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba Alloy | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Paradigm Aluminum | Reserve 40|44TA GR |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro C550 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager GR Elite Alloy | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Alloy | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Alloy | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cervélo T47a |
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