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    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    21.4 lbs21.3 lbs
    5.7
    5.6
    4.8
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonSpecialized Future Shock 1.5Carbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Clearance
    45c45c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 800, GRX 600GRX 800, GRX 600105, Praxis
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 112 × 11
    Suspension
    RigidHardtailRigid
    Front Travel
    -20mm-
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    specialized.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Trek Checkpoint SL 5, Specialized Diverge Sport Carbon, and Giant Revolt Advanced 2 are all carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Diverge Sport Carbon has better components and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2021 Checkpoint SL 5
    2021 Diverge Sport Carbon
    2020 Revolt Advanced 2
    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)

    36 mph

    2021 Checkpoint SL 5

    38 mph

    2020 Revolt Advanced 2

    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

    ColorsDark Olive; Factory Orange; Nautical Navy

    Specialized Diverge FACT 8r carbon, Future Shock suspension, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    ColorsDark Olive; Factory Orange; Nautical Navy

    Advanced-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

    BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    ColorsDark Olive; Factory Orange; Nautical Navy

    Fork

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

    Travel20mm

    Future Shock 1.5 w/Smooth Boot, FACT carbon, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount

    Travel20mm

    Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12mm thru-axle, disc

    Travel20mm

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Trek BB90

    Shimano 68mm threaded

    Praxis M24 BB86, press fit

    Headset

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

    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

    Future Stem, Comp

    Giant Contact, 8-degree

    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

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

    Giant Contact XR D-Fuse, 31.85° back sweep, flared drop

    Saddle

    Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138mm width

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Giant Contact (neutral)

    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

    Giant D-Fuse, composite

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog

    Shimano GRX RX810, 11-speed

    Shimano 105

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

    Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

    Shimano 105

    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

    Shimano GRX RX600

    Praxis Alba, 32/48

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed

    Shimano GRX-600 hydraulic brake levers, mechanical shifting

    Shimano 105

    Cassette

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

    Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-34t

    Shimano 105, 11x34

    Chain

    Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed

    KMC X11 with Missing Link

    Brakes

    Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Front: Shimano GRX 400, Rear: Shimano GRX 400

    Shimano 105 hydraulic

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105 hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Front: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples, Rear: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm inner width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, alloy freehub body, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

    Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel

    Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset

    Front Hub

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

    Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset

    Rear Hub

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

    Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset

    Tires

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

    Front: Pathfinder Sport, 700x38mm, Rear: Pathfinder Sport, 700x38mm

    Giant Crosscut AT 1, 700x38

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SM-RT70, centerlock, 160mm

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