Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3
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.
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.
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.
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
Frameset
Frame500 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 axleForkCheckpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axleMax compatible fork travel40 mm (XS: compatible with rigid fork only)
See Checkpoint SL Gen 3 FAQ for compatible options
Weight
WeightML - 9.50 kg / 20.95 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)Weight limitThis bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).
E-system
BatterySRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)
Drivetrain
Rear derailleurSRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog*CrankSize: XS, S
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm lengthSize: M
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170 mm lengthSize: ML, L
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm lengthSize: XL
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175 mm lengthBottom bracketSRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearingCassetteSRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speedChainSRAM Apex, 12-speedMax. chainring size1x:44 2x: 46/30
Wheels
Wheel frontBontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 100x12 mm thru axleHub frontBontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axleSkewer frontBontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable leverSkewer rearBontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable leverRimBontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valveSpokes14 g stainless steel, blackTyreBontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42 mmTyre partBontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 ozRim stripBontrager TLRMax tyre size50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards
Components
*SaddleSize: XS, S
Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155 mm widthSize: M, ML, L, XL
Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm widthSeatpostBontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length*HandlebarSize: XS
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm widthSize: S, M
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42 cm widthSize: ML, L
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44 cm widthSize: XL
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46 cm widthHandlebar tapeBontrager Supertack Perf tape*StemSize: XS
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm lengthSize: S
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm lengthSize: M, ML
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm lengthSize: L
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm lengthSize: XL
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm lengthBrake rotorSRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mmRotor sizeMax brake rotor sizes: 180mm front and rear