Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3

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 50mm tires (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, so you can you float over chatter and potholes. It comes equipped with a wireless SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road.

• 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

IsoSpeed comfort tech

IsoSpeed comfort tech smooths potholes and fatiguing bumps in the road so you can ride stronger 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 tire clearance

Roll over the rough stuff with room to fit gravel tires up to 50mm 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, fenders, and Adventure Top Tube, Frame, and Triangle Bags. Plus, the new frame was optimized to fit extra hydration in addition to all your bags.

Frame	500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, RCS Headset System, 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
Wheel Front	Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 100x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples
Wheel Rear	Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 142x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples
Tire	Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm
Tire Part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz
Rim Strip	Bontrager TLR
Skewer Front	Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle
Skewer Rear	Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Shifter	SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed // SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed // SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed // SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur	SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog
Crank	SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette	SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed
Chain	SRAM Apex, 12 speed
Brake Rotor	SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm
Saddle	Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155mm width
Seatpost	Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length
Handlebar	Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40cm width
Stem	Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length
Battery	SRAM AXS battery pack (with charger)

Geometry Chart

B B Drop	7.6
Chainstay Length	43
Eff Seat Tube Angle	72.7°
Eff Top Tube	53.6
Frame Reach	38
Frame Size Letter	XS
Frame Stack	53.5
Head Angle	71.0°
Head Tube Length	8.6
Offset	4.9
Seat Tube	44.5
Seat Tube Angle	74.0°
Standover	74.6
Trail	7.1
Wheelbase	101.3
Wheel Size	700c