MSRP | $1,699 | $1,750 | $1,700 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 22.6 lbs | 21.8 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Clearance | 45c | ||
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | GRX 400, GRX 600 | 105, FSA | GRX 400, GRX 600 |
Drivetrain | 2 × 10 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 10 |
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Summary | The Trek Checkpoint ALR 4, Cannondale Topstone 105, and Specialized Diverge Elite E5 are all aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Topstone 105 has better components, while the Diverge Elite E5 has 700c wheels. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | 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 Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 45c Colors: Rage Red; Dark Aquatic | SmartForm C2 Alloy, 142x12 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts, 142x12 thru-axle, Tapered headtube, Flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, Multiple gear/bottle mounts BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 45c Colors: Rage Red; Dark Aquatic | Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 45c Colors: Rage Red; Dark Aquatic |
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Fork | Checkpoint carbon, tapered alloy steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle | Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru axle | FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount |
Shock | none | ||
Bottom Bracket | Shimano RS500, 86mm, PressFit | FSA Omega | Shimano threaded |
Headset | FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom | Topstone Si, 25mm Alloy top cap | |
Stem | 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, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7° | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
Handlebar | Size: 49, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 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 | Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp |
Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138mm width | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport, steel rails | Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails |
Seatpost | Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm | Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware |
Pedals | Not Included | ||
Grips | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX400, long cage, 36T max cog | Shimano 105 GS | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on | Shimano 105, 31.8 clamp | Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on |
Crank | Size: 49, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165mm length; Size: 52, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175mm length | FSA Omega ME alloy, 46/30 | Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30T |
Shifters | Shimano GRX RX400, 10 speed | Shimano 105 hydro disc, 2x11 | Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic brake levers, 2x10 speed mechanical shifting |
Cassette | Shimano Tiagra HG500, 11-34, 10 speed | Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed | Shimano CS-HG50-10, 10-Speed 11-36t |
Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X11, 11-speed | KMC X10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™ |
Brakes | Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount | Shimano 105 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT56 rotors | Front: Shimano GRX RX400, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano GRX RX400, hydraulic disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano 105 hydro disc |
Rims | Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17mm width, presta valve | WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready | |
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Spokes | 14g stainless steel | Stainless Steel, 14g | |
Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle | Formula RX-512, 12x100 centerlock | |
Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle | Formula RX-142, 12x142 centerlock | |
Tires | Bontrager GR1 Comp, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x40c | WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, tubeless ready | Front: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm, Rear: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm |
Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT70, centerlock, 160mm |