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The Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is a carbon gravel bike designed for long-distance riding. Its lightweight carbon frame has comfort-focused geometry, room for a brawny 50mm tire (measured), and a variety of grips on the frame and fork. Comfort-focused IsoSpeed technology helps dampen vibrations when riding on the road, so you'll ride over bumps and potholes like clockwork. It has a SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed wireless drivetrain with plenty of gears for exploring dirt roads.
You want a carbon gravel bike for off-road riding and you want to save on parts that you can upgrade over time. You want the benefits of IsoSpeed technology to absorb road bumps so you can ride fresh longer, and plenty of grips to carry all your gear and drinks.
- The Checkpoint Gravel Endurance geometry seats you higher with a shorter reach, so you'll be comfortable on all-day gravel rides, light singletrack, bike tours, and more.
- Comfort-focused IsoSpeed technology dampens vibrations from uneven surfaces to keep you feeling fresh longer.
- SRAM's 12-speed Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain offers precise, completely wireless shifting that handles even the roughest trails with aplomb.
- Room for 50mm of tire (measured) means you can increase traction and damping on rough gravel roads.
- You can carry everything you need with you thanks to the large internal storage space in the frame and a range of frame and fork mounts for drinks, front and rear racks, mudguards and Adventure panniers that fit the Checkpoint like a glove.
- Compatible with telescopic seatpost and suspension fork (except size XS).
500 series OCLV carbon frame with carbon fork, internal storage in the down tube, grips on the frame and fork, and room for 50mm tires (measured). 12-speed fully tubeless 1x SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seatpost, and Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels with 42mm tubeless-ready tires.
When you're ready to explore lesser-known trails, reach for the Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3. This capable and comfortable gravel bike balances price with performance by combining reliable components and a frame with a host of features for road riding.
Frame | |
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| Frame | 500 Series OCLV carbon, IsoSpeed, down tube storage cover, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, hidden cable routing, T47, flat mount disc, integrated chainstay, removable FD mount, UDH, 142 x 12 mm beveled fixed axle |
| Fork | Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle |
| Maximum compatible fork travel | 40 mm (XS: compatible with fixed fork only) See Checkpoint SL Gen 3 wheel FAQ and compatibility options. |
Braided Wheels | |
| Front wheel | Bontrager Paradigm SL, tubeless option, 21 mm rim width, 100 x 12 mm fixed axle. |
| Front hub | Bontrager alloy, encapsulated bearing, Centerlock disc, fixed axle 100 x 12 mm. |
| Front quick release | Bontrager Switch bevelled fixed axle, removable lever |
| *Rear quick release | Size:XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Bevelled fixed axle Bontrager Switch, removable lever |
| Size:XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Bevelled fixed axle Bontrager Switch, removable lever. | |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm SL, tubeless option, 24 holes, 21 mm wide, Presta valve. |
| Wires | 14 g, stainless steel, black. |
| *Shell | Size:XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Girona Pro, tubeless option, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700 x 42 mm. |
| Size:XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Girona RSL, tubeless option, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700 x 42 mm. | |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6 oz. |
| Rim tape | Bontrager TLR |
| Maximum tire size | 50 mm without fenders, 42 mm with fenders |
E-system | |
| Battery | SRAM eTap, battery kit (with charger). |
Drive | |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44 teeth max. |
| *Klika | Size:XS, S SRAM Apex 1, 40 teeth, DUB Wide, length 165 mm. |
| Size:M SRAM Apex 1, 40 teeth, DUB Wide, length 170 mm. | |
| Size:ML, L SRAM Apex 1, 40 teeth, DUB Wide, length 172.5 mm. | |
| Size:XL SRAM Apex 1, 40 teeth, DUB Wide, length 175 mm. | |
| Center compound | SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing. |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speeds. |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, 12 speeds. |
| Maximum derailleur dimensions | 1x: 44 2x: 46/30 |
Components | |
| *Saddle | Size:XS, S Verse Short Comp, steel bars, 155 mm wide. |
| Size:M, ML, L, XL Verse Short Comp, steel rails, width 145 mm. | |
| Saddlebag | Bontrager, carbon, 27,2 mm, offset 8 mm, length 330 mm. |
| * Handlebars | Size:XS Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm wide |
| Size:S, M Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42 cm wide | |
| Size:ML, L Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44 cm wide | |
| Size:XL Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, width 46 cm | |
| Handlebar wrap | Bontrager Supertack Perf. |
| *Support | Size:XS Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 60 mm long. |
| Size:S Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 speeds, 70 mm length. | |
| Size:M, ML Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, length 80 mm. | |
| Size:L Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, length 90 mm. | |
| Size:XL Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 stages, length 100 mm. | |
| Brake rotor | SRAM Paceline, with rounded edges, Centerlock, 160 mm. |
| Disc dimensions | Maximum disc size: 180 mm front and rear. |
Weight | |
| Weight | ML - 9.50 kg / 20.95 lbs (with TLR sealant, without tubes) |
| Weight limit | The bike has a maximum total weight limit of 125 kg (combined weight of bike, rider and cargo). |
In our e shop you will find cycling equipment from TREK such as cycling jerseys, kneesocks, trunks, cycling computers, bike bottles, rain jackets and thousands of other small items. In bikes we offer a comprehensive range which includes mountain bikes, trekking bikes, bmx bikes and kids bikes.
TREK is headquartered in Waterloo, Wisconsin. The family-owned business was founded by Richard Burke in 1976, starting out in a small steel bicycle factory with just five employees. Within a few short years, the company caught on to bicycle trends and continued to grow. In the early 1990s, it began producing bicycles in a then-new material - Carbone. Today, TREK sets the trends in bicycle development and is also considered a leader in the processing of Carbone. Its proprietary processing technology, called OCLV, has been applied in production with many innovations for more than 17 years. TREK bikes have celebrated success at major world races and have been associated with names such as Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador, Chris Lieto, Roland Green, Chris Eatough, Andrew Shandro and Travis Brown. TREK is a premium brand you can always rely on.
Frame | |
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| Frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage cover, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, hidden cable routing, T47, Flat Mount disc mount, integrated chain guide, removable FD mount, UDH, tapered 142 x 12 mm thru axle |
| Fork | Checkpoint full carbon construction, carbon tapered steerer, fender mounts, three rack mounts, Flat Mount disc mount, 12 x 100 mm tapered thru-axle |
| Maximum compatible fork travel | 40 mm (XS: only compatible with rigid fork) Check out the FAQs about Checkpoint SL Gen 3 bikes and compatibility options. |
Weight | |
| Weight | M/L – 9.50 kg (with TLR sealant, without tubes) |
| Weight limit | The bike has a maximum total weight limit of 125 kg (combined weight of bike, rider, and cargo). |
E-system | |
| Battery | SRAM eTap, battery set (with charger). |
Drive | |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, max. 44-tooth chainring. |
| *Crank | Size: XS, S SRAM Apex 1, 40 teeth, DUB Wide, length 165 mm. |
| Size: M SRAM Apex 1, 40 teeth, DUB Wide, length 170 mm. | |
| Size: ML, L SRAM Apex 1, 40 teeth, DUB Wide, length 172.5 mm. | |
| Size: XL SRAM Apex 1, 40 teeth, DUB Wide, length 175 mm. | |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing. |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speeds. |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, 12 speeds. |
| Maximum chainring dimensions | 1x: 44 2x: 46/30 |
Wheels-rims | |
| Front wheel | Bontrager Paradigm SL, tubeless-ready, 21 mm rim width, 100 x 12 mm thru axle. |
| Front hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, Centerlock disc, 100 x 12 mm thru-axle. |
| Front quick release | Bontrager Switch tapered thru-axle, removable lever |
| *Rear quick release | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever. | |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm SL, tubeless ready, 24 holes, 21 mm width, Presta valve. |
| Spokes | 14 g, stainless steel, black. |
| Tire | Bontrager Girona RSL, tubeless ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700 x 42 mm. |
| Tire compound | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6 oz. |
| Rim tape | Bontrager TLR |
| Maximum tire size | 50 mm without fenders, 42 mm with fenders (measured value, see manual for details) |
Components | |
| *Saddle | Size: XS, S Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width. |
| Size: M, ML, L, XL Verse Short Comp, steel rails, width 145 mm. | |
| Seatpost | Bontrager, carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, length 330 mm. |
| *Handlebars | Size: XS Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, width 40 cm |
| Size: S, M Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, width 42 cm | |
| Size: ML, L Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, width 44 cm | |
| Size: XL Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, width 46 cm | |
| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf. handlebar tape |
| *Stem | Size: XS Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 60 mm length. |
| Size: S Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 70 mm length. ML Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 80 mm length. | |
| Size: XL Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 100 mm length. | |
| Brake rotor | SRAM Paceline, rounded edges, Centerlock, 160 mm. |
| Disc dimensions | Maximum disc size: 180 mm front and rear. |





