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"An excellent gravel race bike"

"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."

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4.5/5

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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"Progressive geometry and frame storage"

"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."

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Checkpoint-compatible accessories

Whether 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.

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The beginner’s guide to racing gravel

Whether 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.

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Checkpoint wins UNBOUND XL!

William Harrison was just an ordinary guy with an office job. Now, he's an UNBOUND XL winner. Get the inside line on Harrison's surprise win here.

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How to survive the LeadBoat Challenge

Two riders. Two races. Two bikes. One epic weekend.

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Never in the way

Anthill Films escapes the city with Nico Deportago-Cabrera.

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Features

New progressive geometry

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

Tire clearance

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

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Tons of mounts

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

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Sleek internal storage

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

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IsoSpeed smooth

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

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Shimano GRX

Shimano GRX was designed from the ground up for gravel adventure. With its gravel-specific ergonomics, optimized gearing options, rugged reliability, and quiet, stable drivetrain, GRX sets itself apart from the rest of the component world.

Adventure-ready gear

Deck out your Checkpoint SL with our favorite compatible accessories

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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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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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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.

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.

Gravel Specific Tires

Wider gravel-specific tires provide better traction and more stability while riding on gravel or dirt tracks.

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.

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