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2024 Trek Checkpoint ALR vs 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano

The Specialized Crux Comp Shimano size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead

What changes on the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano

Compared with the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 54, the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano in 54 places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−11 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−15 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−18 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Checkpoint ALR 54Specialized Crux Comp Shimano 54Difference
Reach403388−15 mm
Stack571560−11 mm
Head tube angle71.8°71.5−0.3°
Effective top tube570549−21 mm
Chainstay length435425−10 mm
Wheelbase10411023−18 mm
BB drop7672−4 mm
Standover789not listed
Seat tube length540not listed
Head tube length125130+5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74

Differences are the Specialized Crux Comp Shimano minus the Trek Checkpoint ALR. Full charts: 2024 Trek Checkpoint ALR, 2026 Specialized Crux Comp Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Checkpoint ALRSpecialized Crux Comp Shimano

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Checkpoint ALRALR 4Specialized Crux Comp ShimanoComp Shimano GRX
FrameTrek Checkpoint ALRSpecialized Crux FACT 10r Carbon
ShifterSRAM Apex 1Shimano GRX RX820 820
DerailleurSRAM Apex 1Shimano GRX RX822-GS
CassetteSRAM PG-1130Shimano XT
CranksetPraxis Alba AlloyShimano GRX RX820
WheelsetBontrager Paradigm AluminumDT Swiss G540
TireBontrager GR1 Team IssueSpecialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR
BrakeTektro C550Shimano GRX RX820
HandlebarBontrager GR Elite AlloySpecialized Adventure Gear
StemBontrager AlloySpecialized 3D-forged alloy
SeatpostBontrager AlloyRoval Terra Carbon
Forknot listedSpecialized FACT carbon
Chainnot listedShimano XT M8100
Chainringnot listedShimano GRX RX820
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano BB
Rotornot listedShimano 180mm CenterLock
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport

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