Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3

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 can ride stronger 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 50mm tires (as measured). A 12-speed 1x SRAM Apex XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seatpost, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels with 42mm tires.

When you're ready to load up and explore the road less traveled, reach for 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.

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, bikepacking trips, and more
Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher longer
A SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed drivetrain offers precise, fully wireless shifting that's made for the roughest roads
Clearance for 50mm tires (as measured) means 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, fenders, and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit Checkpoint
Dropper post and suspension fork compatible (except size XS)

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Weight:	ML - 9.50kg / 20.95lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Frame:	500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle
Fork:	Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle
Shock:	N/A
Front Shifter:	SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed
Front Derailleur:	N/A
Rear Shifter:	SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur:	SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog
Crankset:	SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, XS-S: 165mm, M: 170mm, ML-L: 172.5mm, XL: 175mm
Pedals:	N/A
Bottom Bracket:	SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette:	SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed
Chain:	SRAM Apex, 12 speed
Front Brake:	SRAM Paceline Hydraulic
Front Brake Rotor:	Rounded, centerlock, 160mm
Rear Brake:	SRAM Paceline Hydraulic
Rear Brake Rotor:	Rounded, centerlock, 160mm
Brake Levers:	SRAM Apex
Front Hub:	Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 100x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples
Front Hub Skewer:	100x12mm
Rear Hub:	Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 142x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples
Rear Hub Skewer:	142x12mm
Rims:	Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim
Front Tire:	Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm
Rear Tire:	Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm
Handlebar:	Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, XS: 40cm Width, S-M: 42cm, ML-L: 44cm, XL: 46cm
Grips/ Bar Tape:	Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
Stem:	Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, XS: 60mm, S: 70mm, M-ML: 80mm, L: 90mm, XL: 100mm,
Headset:	tapered carbon steerer
Saddle:	Verse Short Comp, steel rails, XS-S: 155mm width, M-XL: 145mm
Seatpost:	Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length
Extras:	Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight:

ML - 9.50kg / 20.95lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)

Frame:

500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle

Fork:

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

Shock:

N/A

Front Shifter:

SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed

Front Derailleur:

N/A

Rear Shifter:

SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog

Crankset:

SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, XS-S: 165mm, M: 170mm, ML-L: 172.5mm, XL: 175mm

Pedals:

N/A

Bottom Bracket:

SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Cassette:

SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed

Chain:

SRAM Apex, 12 speed

Front Brake:

SRAM Paceline Hydraulic

Front Brake Rotor:

Rounded, centerlock, 160mm

Rear Brake:

SRAM Paceline Hydraulic

Rear Brake Rotor:

Rounded, centerlock, 160mm

Brake Levers:

SRAM Apex

Front Hub:

Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 100x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples

Front Hub Skewer:

100x12mm

Rear Hub:

Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 142x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples

Rear Hub Skewer:

142x12mm

Rims:

Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim

Front Tire:

Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm

Rear Tire:

Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm

Handlebar:

Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, XS: 40cm Width, S-M: 42cm, ML-L: 44cm, XL: 46cm

Grips/ Bar Tape:

Bontrager Supertack Perf tape

Stem:

Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, XS: 60mm, S: 70mm, M-ML: 80mm, L: 90mm, XL: 100mm,

Headset:

tapered carbon steerer

Saddle:

Verse Short Comp, steel rails, XS-S: 155mm width, M-XL: 145mm

Seatpost:

Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length

Extras:

Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

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