'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 got better.
Read more"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."
Read more'Overall, the new Checkpoint is a wonderful gravel bike. It’s faster, handles better and is more suited to the needs of today’s gravel rider.'
Read more"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."
Read more"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."
Read moreWhether your adventures take you on gravel or tarmac, to the back country or front country — here are the accessories you need to make sure your Checkpoint is always ready.
Shop nowWhether you're racing for the win or for the joy of getting out on two wheels with hundreds of like-minded riders, getting started with gravel racing is easy – it just takes some planning.
Read moreFor quick, nimble handling that still keeps you stable and in control on rougher descents.
Lots of clearance means you can run meatier tyres (700x45 mm or 27.5x2.1") for tackling chunkier gravel and terrain.
Integrated frame bag and mudguard mounts make it easy to carry gear and water.
A built-in storage compartment in the downtube lets you stow tools and gear.
The damped, controlled rebound of the IsoSpeed decoupler soaks up fatiguing bumps without bouncing you around.
Shimano GRX was designed from the ground up for gravel adventure. With its gravel-specific ergonomics, optimised gearing options, rugged reliability and quiet, stable drivetrain, GRX sets itself apart from the rest of the component world.
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 guide500 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 moreBontrager Blendr stem technology lets you clip your gear directly to the stem for clean looks and maximum user friendliness.
Bontrager TLR (Tubeless Ready) Road is the first fully integrated tubeless system for road wheels. When you go tubeless with TLR, you can run lower tyre pressure for increased traction and comfort without the threat of pinch flats.
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.
Wider gravel-specific tyres 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.
| Frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12 mm thru axle |
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| Fork | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Frame fit | Gravel |
| Weight | 56 - 9.70 kg/21.39 lbs |
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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). |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX hydraulic disc |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog |
| *Crank |
Size:
49 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165 mm length |
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Size:
52 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170 mm length |
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Size:
54, 56 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5 mm length |
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Size:
58, 61 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 46T, 2x: 50/37 |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 100x12 mm thru axle |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
| *Tyre |
Size:
49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40 mm |
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49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700 x 40 c |
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| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | See service manual |
| *Saddle |
Size:
49, 52 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width |
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Size:
54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
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| Seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| *Handlebar |
Size:
49 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width |
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Size:
52 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40 cm width |
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Size:
54, 56 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42 cm width |
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58, 61 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| *Stem |
Size:
49 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length |
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Size:
52, 54 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length |
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Size:
56, 58 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length |
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Size:
61 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length |
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| Brake | Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc |
| Brake rotor | Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear |
| Bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
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