"A win"
"More comfortable, more approachable and more ready for whatever type of riding you want... Has golden retriever energy, and I mean that in the best way possible."
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"Fun, efficient and comfortable"
"More versatile than ever but it's not afraid to go fast... Feels eager to eat up mile after mile and responds well to bursts of speed."
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"Carries the torch"
"Very impressed. Over the fast but lumpier sections of my loop, it did an exceptional job of taking the sting out of the vibrations... Comfort, speed and top performance but in an accessible package."
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Which generation is right for you?
Go with our comfiest and most capable gravel bike with the Checkpoint SL Gen 3 or opt for a longer, more stable gravel rig with the Checkpoint SL Gen 2.
Learn moreService manual
Time to get out the repair stand for some maintenance? Find a detailed breakdown of your bike with part numbers, torque values and platform-specific tech instructions below.
Get it hereCheckpoint-ready accessories
Gear up for adventure with pedals, bags, bottles, and more — all compatible with Checkpoint.
Shop nowExperience Checkpoint with Trek Travel
Adventure unpaved on a Trek Travel trip with Checkpoint. Plus, enjoy up to £420 off your next bike purchase when you take the cycling vacation of a lifetime.
Find your dream tripHow to ride gravel
Gravel riding is all about having fun and exploring off the beaten track. Wear what you want, ride what you want, but make sure you know the essentials before getting out there.
See the guideProduct features
IsoSpeed comfort tech
IsoSpeed comfort tech smooths pot holes and fatiguing bumps in the road so you can ride stronger for 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 tyre clearance
Roll over the rough stuff with room to fit gravel tyres up to 50 mm 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.
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, mudguards and Adventure Top Tube, Frame and Triangle Bags. Plus, the new frame has been optimised to fit extra hydration in addition to all your bags.
Suspension fork and dropper post compatible
The Checkpoint SL is now compatible with dropper posts and suspension forks with up to 40 mm of travel so you can send it on chunkier gravel and steeper descents.
New gravel bike sizing
We updated our sizing system to fit an even wider range of riders while consolidating the number of sizes and reducing overlap to make it easier to find the right size for you.
Don’t forget your pedals
This bike doesn’t come with pedals because you’ll have a better time on your new bike if you choose your own. See the pedal guide to find the best pedals for your riding style.
See the guideCheckpoint-ready accessories
Gear up for adventure with pedals, bags, bottles and more – all compatible with Checkpoint.
Shop now500 Series OCLV
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.
Learn moreFlat Mount disc brakes
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.
| Frame | 500 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 axle |
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| Fork | Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, mudguard mounts, triple rack mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm chamfered thru axle |
| Max compatible fork travel | 40 mm (XS: compatible with rigid fork only) See Checkpoint SL Gen 3 FAQ for compatible options |
| Weight | 1385g - ML (frame-only, painted) 536g (fork-only, painted) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| Max. chainring size | 1x:44 2x: 46/30 |
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| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
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| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Max tyre size | 50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards (as measured, see manual for details) |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front and rear |
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