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It's right for you if...
Chamois or cut-off shorts, bikepacking trip or brutal day of gravel racing—you're going to ride far, go fast, and have a great time. You'd rather spend your money on a lightweight carbon frame than a top-of-the-line drivetrain, but you still expect your workhorse gravel bike to perform. You want a bike that's both fast and comfortable, and you want endless carry options for gravel races and everyday adventures.
The tech you get
A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Rear IsoSpeed and rack and fender mounts, a 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, hydraulic disc brakes for all-condition stopping power, wide 700x40c gravel tires for added stability and traction, and a vibration-absorbing handlebar.
The final word
Light, fast, comfortable. Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike that nails this trifecta. A quality groupset, massive tire clearance, options for carrying gear, an OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed, and a ride quality that can't be matched.
The Walkthrough
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- The IsoSpeed decoupler cuts down on fatiguing bumps in gravel so you can wander more, reach new places, and stay stronger longer
- This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of ride styles, including gravel rides, bikepacking, and daily commutes
- Extra mounts on the top tube, seat tube, and both sides of the down tube make it easy to carry extra gear and water
- Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any conditions
- The horizontal sliding dropout makes it easy to fine-tune your geometry or run singlespeed
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Features
500 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.
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Gravel Specific Tires
Wider gravel-specific tires provide better traction and more stability while riding on gravel or dirt tracks.
IsoSpeed decoupler
At the core of Trek's endurance comfort technology is the IsoSpeed decoupler, the result of an 18-month study of how a racing bike performs over rough roads, and how that performance affects the rider.
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Flat 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.
Ride Tuned seatmast
Our no-cut Ride Tuned seatmast is designed for the rigors of pro racing. It's the lightest, most comfortable solution for day-in, day-out performance and comfort, however rough the roads or hard the riding.
Carbon Armor
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.
Horizontal Sliding Dropout
Horizontal sliding dropout with redundant securing mechanisms allows for no-slip singlespeed or geared options and provides the ability to dial in the geometry to match each rider’s style.
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Tubeless Ready rims
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 tire pressure for increased traction and comfort without the threat of pinch flats.
Blendr-compatible stem
Bontrager Blendr stem technology lets you clip your gear directly to the stem for clean looks, maximum user friendliness.
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Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, 3S chain keeper, rack and fender mounts, flat mount disc, horizontal sliding dropouts, 142x12mm thru axle |
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| Fork | Checkpoint carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Frame fit | Gravel |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle |
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| Skewer front | 100x12mm thru axle |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | 142x12mm thru axle, 174mm length |
| Rim | Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17mm width, presta valve |
| Spokes | 14g stainless steel |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40c |
| Max tire size | 45c Bontrager tires (49 & 52cm: 40c due to toe overlap), with at least 4mm of clearance to frame |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed |
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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, 165mm length |
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Size:
52 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170mm length |
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Size:
54, 56 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5mm length |
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Size:
58, 61 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed |
| Max chainring size | 50/36 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
Size:
49, 52, 54, 56 Bontrager alloy seatmast cap, 10mm offset, short length |
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Size:
58, 61 Bontrager alloy seatmast cap, 10mm offset, tall length |
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| *Handlebar |
Size:
49 Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 38cm width |
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Size:
52 Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 40cm width |
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Size:
54, 56 Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 42cm width |
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Size:
58, 61 Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 44cm width |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| *Stem |
Size:
49 Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length |
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Size:
52, 54 Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
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Size:
56, 58 Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length |
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Size:
61 Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length |
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| Headset | FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Brake | Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount |
| Brake rotor | Shimano SM-RT70, centerlock, 160mm |
| Weight | 56 - 9.72 kg / 21.43 lbs |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg). |
Sizing & Tech
The charts below show our recommended sizes based on height, but there are some other factors, like arm and leg length, that determine a great fit. That’s why you’ll see some overlap in our recommendations. Not every rider who’s 5´8˝, for example, will fit on the same size bike. The best way to find your perfect fit is to consult the experts at your local retailer.
Rider Height
Inseam
49
156.0 - 162.0 cm
5'1.4" - 5'3.8"
74.0 - 77.0 cm
29.1" - 30.3"
52
163.0 - 168.0 cm
5'4.2" - 5'6.1"
76.0 - 79.0 cm
29.9" - 31.1"
54
168.0 - 174.0 cm
5'6.1" - 5'8.5"
78.0 - 82.0 cm
30.7" - 32.3"
56
174.0 - 180.0 cm
5'8.5" - 5'10.9"
81.0 - 85.0 cm
31.9" - 33.5"
58
180.0 - 185.0 cm
5'10.9" - 6'0.8"
84.0 - 87.0 cm
33.1" - 34.3"
61
185.0 - 191.0 cm
6'0.8" - 6'3.2"
86.0 - 90.0 cm
33.9" - 35.4"
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise noted.
| Frame size number | Wheel size | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | G — Bottom bracket drop | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack | Saddle rail height min (w/short mast) | Saddle rail height max (w/short mast) | Saddle rail height min (w/tall mast) | Saddle rail height max (w/tall mast) |
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| 49 cm | 700c | 49.0 | 75.0° | 9.0 | 71.4° | 51.5 | 7.8 | 42.5 | 4.9 | 6.6 | 99.5 | 72.3 | 37.3 | 53.2 | 57.5 | 63.5 | 60.5 | 66.5 |
| 52 cm | 700c | 52.0 | 74.0° | 10.7 | 71.6° | 53.6 | 7.8 | 42.5 | 4.9 | 6.5 | 100.5 | 74.9 | 37.9 | 54.9 | 61.0 | 67.0 | 64.0 | 70.0 |
| 54 cm | 700c | 54.0 | 73.5° | 12.6 | 71.8° | 55.1 | 7.6 | 42.5 | 4.9 | 6.4 | 101.4 | 77.5 | 38.3 | 56.7 | 64.0 | 70.0 | 67.0 | 73.0 |
| 56 cm | 700c | 56.0 | 73.0° | 14.5 | 72.2° | 56.6 | 7.6 | 42.5 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 102.0 | 79.5 | 38.7 | 58.6 | 67.0 | 73.0 | 70.0 | 76.0 |
| 58 cm | 700c | 58.0 | 73.0° | 17.1 | 72.3° | 57.7 | 7.4 | 42.5 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 103.2 | 81.7 | 39.1 | 60.9 | 69.0 | 75.0 | 72.0 | 78.0 |
| 61 cm | 700c | 61.0 | 73.0° | 20.0 | 72.6° | 59.2 | 7.4 | 42.5 | 4.9 | 5.9 | 104.4 | 84.6 | 39.7 | 63.8 | 72.0 | 78.0 | 75.0 | 81.0 |