Checkpoint SL 7 AXS - Trek Bikes (CA)

Overview

You want an adventure-hungry carbon gravel bike that can help you crush the toughest, longest rides. You also want the swift, precise, and cable-free shifting of an advanced wireless electronic drivetrain, and carbon wheels for extra comfort on rough terrain.

A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Rear IsoSpeed and carbon armor, a progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, internal storage, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, integrated frame bag mounts, and rack and fender mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, 2x12 SRAM Force eTap AXS wireless electronic drivetrain with a wide-range cassette, and Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V OCLV Carbon wheels. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents. Fits up to 45c tires.

This bike is built to stand up to the most grueling gravel races and burliest all-road bikepacking adventures. It's light, fast, comfortable, and fitted with pro-level parts, like an advanced wireless electronic drivetrain and carbon wheels.

The SRAM Force eTap AXS drivetrain is smart, smooth, and completely wireless
The IsoSpeed decoupler soaks up fatiguing bumps without bouncing you around
All-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents
A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
Integrated frame bag mounts and rack and fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water

"Trek's new Checkpoint SLR 9 eTap is an excellent gravel race bike, built with features and geometry that calm rough surfaces without the handling feeling vague or sluggish. After two months on it, I can say that the bike we named the 2021 VeloNews Bike of the Year has only gotten better."

"What Trek gets right with the Checkpoint is the handling, the comfort, the storage options, and the flexibility to alter the cockpit or the drivetrain. The attention to detail...is welcome and warranted for a top-end machine."

"Overall, the new Checkpoint is a wonderful gravel bike. It’s faster, better handling, and more suited to the needs of the today’s gravel rider."

"As with other bikes with similarly long front ends, the revamped Checkpoint is easier and more confidence-inspiring to ride off-road on even moderately steep or loose terrain than before."

"Trek has revamped its Checkpoint line-up, with the updated gravel bike coming in not one but three different flavours, catering for the needs of go-fast racers, rough-and-ready adventurers and riders looking for a versatile N+1."

Features

For quick, nimble handling that still keeps you stable and in control on rougher descents.

Lots of clearance means you can run meatier tires (700x45mm or 27.5x2.1") for tackling chunkier gravel and terrain.

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Integrated frame bag and fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water.

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Built-in storage compartment in the downtube lets you stow tools and gear.

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The damped, controlled rebound of the IsoSpeed decoupler soaks up fatiguing bumps without bouncing you around.

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500 Series OCLV achieves a superb balance of light weight, strength, and stiffness that's perfectly suited to the sophisticated frame technologies that distinguish Trek frames.

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Bontrager Blendr stem technology lets you clip your gear directly to the stem for clean looks, maximum user friendliness.

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Bontrager TLR (Tubeless Ready) Road is the first fully integrated tubeless system for the road. No tubes mean there’s no pinch flats, allowing you to run lower tire pressure. With lower tire pressure you can increase traction, control. and comfort, reduce fatigue on you. Best of all, the tire sealant seals up punctures as soon as they happen!

Sometimes you need a little extra protection, so we developed our light, tough external Carbon Armor polymer shield. It provides reassurance when you know your down tube is bound to take some abuse.

Domane Gravel features wider 700x35c gravel-specific tyres that provide better traction and more stability while riding on gravel or dirt tracks.

All-new Flat Mount disc brakes are more elegant, lighter, smaller and cleaner than traditional disc brakes, providing superior performance and stopping power under harsh conditions.

Specs

Frame	500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12mm thru axle
Fork	Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Frame fit	Gravel

Wheel front	Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, 100x12mm thru axle
Wheel rear	Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, 142x12mm thru axle
Skewer front	Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Skewer rear	Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Tire	Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40c
Tire part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip	Bontrager TLR
Max tire size	700x45c / 650x2.1" Bontrager tires

Shifter	SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12 speed
Front derailleur	SRAM Force eTap AXS, wide, braze-on
Rear derailleur	SRAM Force eTap AXS, 36T max cog
*Crank	Size: 49 SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 165 mm length
Size: 52 SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 170 mm length
Size: 54, 56 SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm length
Size: 58, 61 SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket	SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette	SRAM XG-1270, 10-36, 12 speed
Chain	SRAM Force, 12 speed
Max chainring size	1x: 46T, 2x: 50/37 (Shimano: 36)

*Saddle	Size: 49, 52 Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width
Size: 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
Seatpost	Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length
*Handlebar	Size: 49 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width
Size: 52 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40 cm width
Size: 54, 56 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42 cm width
Size: 58, 61 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width
Handlebar tape	Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
*Stem	Size: 49 Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
Size: 52, 54 Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
Size: 56, 58 Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
Size: 61 Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length
Brake	SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic disc, flat mount
Brake rotor	SRAM CenterLine X, centerlock, round edge, 160mm
Rotor size	Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear

Battery	SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)
Bag	Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight	56 - 8.90 kg / 19.63 lbs
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).

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"An excellent gravel race bike"

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"One of the best gravel bikes I’ve been on"

"More capable….easier to ride on fast on unpaved surfaces"

"Progressive geometry and frame storage"

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