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The Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is an adventure-ready carbon gravel bike built to roll into the distant horizon. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused geometry, room for beefy 50 mm tyres (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, helping you float over chatter and potholes. It comes equipped with a wireless 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road.
You want a carbon gravel bike for exploring the beyond, and want to save on parts you can upgrade over time. You want the gravel-smoothing benefits of IsoSpeed tech that soaks up chatter from below so you can ride stronger for longer and plenty of mounts to carry all your gear and hydration.
A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, frame and fork mounts, and clearance for 50 mm tyres (as measured). A 12-speed 1x SRAM Apex XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seat post, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels with 42 mm tyres.
When you're ready to load up and explore the road less travelled, reach for the Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3. This capable and comfortable gravel bike balances price and performance with a blend of components that deliver reliably and a frame that's packed with road-smoothing features.
- The Checkpoint's Gravel Endurance geometry lets you sit higher up and features a shorter reach to keep you comfortable on all-day gravel adventures, light singletrack, bike-packing trips and more
- Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher for longer
- A SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed drivetrain offers precise, fully wireless shifting that's made for the roughest roads
- Clearance for 50 mm tyres (as measured) means that you can add extra traction and cushion for rowdy gravel roads
- You can haul it all with large internal frame storage and mounts galore on the frame and fork for hydration, front and rear racks, mudguards and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit the Checkpoint
- Compatible with a dropper post (all frame sizes) and a suspension fork (all sizes except XS)
IsoSpeed comfort tech
IsoSpeed comfort tech smooths pot holes and fatiguing bumps in the road so you can ride stronger for longer.
New Gravel Endurance geometry
A new confident and comfortable Gravel Endurance geometry puts you in a more relaxed upright riding position so you can stay comfortable on even your most epic adventures.
Big 'ol tyre clearance
Roll over the rough stuff with room to fit gravel tyres up to 50 mm wide (as measured).
Bigger in-frame storage
More internal frame storage and a bigger storage door lets you fit all your flat tools inside your bike so you're always ready for whatever the gravel road throws at you.
Bigger in-frame storage
More internal frame storage and a bigger storage door lets you fit all your flat tools inside your bike so you're always ready for whatever the gravel road throws at you.
Mounts galore
The new Checkpoint SL is equipped to carry everything you need with mounts on the frame and fork for front and rear racks, mudguards and Adventure Top Tube, Frame and Triangle Bags. Plus, the new frame has been optimised to fit extra hydration in addition to all your bags.
Frame | Size XL, UNI, Carbon, 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden mudguard mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle |
Wheel Size | Front 28 |
Wheel Size | Rear 28 |
Fork | Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle |
Fork | Unknown |
Gears | DERAILLEUR, Sram, 1 Gears |
Tyres | BONTRAGER, |
Pedals | UNKNOWN, |
Wheels | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 100x12 mm thru axle Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
Kickstand | UNKNOWN, Unknown |
Front Brake | SH, SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm Max brake rotor size, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation |
Rear Brake | SH, SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm Max brake rotor size, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation |
Rear Derailleur | , |
Crankset | SRAM, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175 mm length SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
Chain | SRAM, SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
Handlebar | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46 cm width |
Stem | BONTRAGER, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length |
Seatpost | BONTRAGER |
Saddle | UNBRANDED, Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
Front Light | UNKNOWN |
Rear Light | UNKNOWN |
Colours | LAVA/BLACK OLIVE, TREK BLACK/MATTE CARBON SMOKE |
Sizes | L, M, ML, S, XL, XS |
Brand | Trek |
Model Year | 2025 |
Barcodes | 197216018025, 197216018032, 197216018049, 197216018056, 197216018063, 197216018070, 197216018087, 197216018094, 197216018100, 197216018117, 197216018124, 197216018131 |
SKUs / Part Numbers | 5321634, 5321635, 5321636, 5321637, 5321638, 5321639, 5321640, 5321641, 5321642, 5321643, 5321644, 5321645 |
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