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    MSRP
    $2,899$2,800$2,750
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    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    21.3 lbs20.9 lbs
    5.0
    4.2
    4.8
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Clearance
    45c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    105105, Praxis105, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 112 × 11
    Suspension
    RigidHardtailRigid
    Front Travel
    -20mm-
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    specialized.com

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Trek Checkpoint SL 5, Specialized Diverge Sport, and Cannondale Topstone Carbon 105 are all carbon frame gravel bikes with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes. The Checkpoint SL 5 has higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Checkpoint SL 5
    Diverge Sport
    Topstone Carbon 105
    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)

    39 mph

    Checkpoint SL 5

    38 mph

    Diverge Sport

    36 mph

    Topstone Carbon 105

    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

    500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, 3S chain keeper, rack and fender mounts, flat mount disc, horizontal sliding dropouts, 142x12mm thru axle

    BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    Specialized FACT 9r carbon, Open Road Geometry, 12x142mm thru-axle, Future Shock Progressive suspension, 20mm of travel, flat-mount disc, BB386

    BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    All-New, BallisTec Carbon, Kingpin suspension system, Proportional Response size-specific construction, Directline internal cable routing, BB30-83 Ai, 142x12 Speed Release thru-axle, flat-mount disc, removable fender bridge, multiple gear/bottle mounts, dropper post compatible

    BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    Fork

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

    Travel20mm

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

    Travel20mm

    All-New, BallisTec Carbon, 55mm OutFront offset, SAVE, 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer, integrated crown race, Directline internal routing, 12x100mm Speed Release thru-axle, flat mount disc, gear/rack/fender mounts

    Travel20mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Trek BB90

    Praxis, PF30

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

    Headset

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

    Integrated, 1.5" lower to 1-1/8" upper w/ reducer, 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 clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    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

    Specialized Adventure Gear Hover, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop

    Saddle

    Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138mm width

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, Bontrager alloy seatmast cap, 10mm offset, short length; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager alloy seatmast cap, 10mm offset, tall length

    Carbon, single-bolt, 27.2mm

    Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Pedals

    Specialized Dirt

    Not Included

    Grips

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 R7000, long cage, 34T max cog

    Shimano 105 R7000 GS, medium cage, 11-speed

    Shimano 105 GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on

    Shimano 105, Braze-On

    Shimano 105, braze-on

    Crank

    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

    Praxis Alba, 48/32T

    Cannondale 1, BB30a, FSA rings, 46/30

    Shifters

    Shimano 105 R7020, 11 speed

    Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, ST-7025

    Shimano 105 hydro disc, 2x11

    Cassette

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

    Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-34t

    Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed

    Chain

    Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed

    KMC X11 EL, 11-speed

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Front: Shimano 105 R7070, flat-mount hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano 105 R7070, flat-mount hydraulic disc

    Shimano 105 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT30 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Front: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h, Rear: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

    WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g (Ai Offset Dish - rear)

    Front Hub

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

    Formula CL-712, 12x100 centerlock

    Rear Hub

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

    Formula RXC-400

    Tires

    Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40c

    Front: Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c, Rear: Pathfinder Sport, 700x38c

    WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, tubeless ready

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