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    $1,900
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    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    23.3 lbs22.2 lbs
    2.7
    3.4
    3.8
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Clearance
    38c38c45c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    105, PraxisTiagra105
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 102 × 11
    Suspension
    HardtailRigidRigid
    Front Travel
    20mm--
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    trekbikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Men's Diverge E5 Comp, Trek Checkpoint AL 4, and Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 are all aluminum frame gravel bikes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2019 Men's Diverge E5 Comp
    2020 Checkpoint AL 4
    2020 Checkpoint ALR 5
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    38 mph

    2019 Men's Diverge E5 Comp

    39 mph

    2020 Checkpoint AL 4

    39 mph

    2020 Checkpoint ALR 5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, Future Shock Progressive suspension, 20mm of travel, threaded bottom bracket 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance38c

    200 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, rack & fender mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance38c

    300 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, 3S chain keeper, rack and fender mounts, flat mount disc, horizontal sliding dropouts, 142x12mm thru axle

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance38c

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle

    Checkpoint carbon, tapered alloy steerer, rack & fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

    Checkpoint carbon, tapered alloy steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis, Threaded bearings

    Shimano RS500, 68mm, threaded external

    Shimano RS500, 92mm, PressFit

    Headset

    FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

    Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length

    Handlebar

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Size: 56, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 58, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width

    Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 44cm width

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm

    Bontrager Arvada Comp, steel rails, 138mm width

    Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length

    Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length

    Pedals

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 R7000, long cage, 11-speed

    Shimano Tiagra 4700, long cage, 34T max cog

    Shimano 105 R7000, long cage, 34T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Tiagra 4700, 31.8mm clamp

    Shimano 105 R7000, 31.8mm clamp

    Crank

    Praxis Alba M30, 48/32T

    Size: 56, Shimano Tiagra 4700, 50/34, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, Shimano Tiagra 4700, 50/34, 175mm length

    Size: 49, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 165mm length; Size: 52, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed

    Shimano Tiagra R4725, short reach lever, 10 speed

    Shimano 105 R7020, 11 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-34t

    Shimano HG500, 11-32, 10 speed

    Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC X11 EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Shimano Tiagra HG54, 10 speed

    Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro Spyre Mechanical disc Brake, 160mm, Rear: Tektro Spyre Mechanical disc Brake, 160mm

    Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Axis Sport Disc, Rear: Axis Sport Disc

    Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, presta valve

    Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17mm width, presta valve

    Spokes

    Size: 56, 14g stainless steel; Size: 56, 58, 14g aero stainless steel, black

    Front Hub

    Formula RX-512 alloy, 6-bolt, 100x12mm thru axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Formula RX-142 alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

    Tires

    Front: Espoir Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm, Rear: Espoir Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x30mm

    Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x32c

    Bontrager GR1 Comp, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x40c

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT86, 160mm, 6-bolt

    Shimano SM-RT70, 160mm, Centerlock

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