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You have big dreams for the likes of The Mid-South, Belgian Waffle Rides, and Unbound Gravel, and know you'll need the most dialed gravel bike for these epic adventures. You want our most advanced Checkpoint frame, one that's made specifically for gravel racing.
The tech you get
A 700 Series OCLV Carbon frame with 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, and integrated frame bag and fender mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, 2x12 SRAM Rival eTap AXS wireless electronic drivetrain with a wide-range cassette, and Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V OCLV Carbon wheels with wide 700x40c gravel tires that provide extra traction and stability. Fits up to 45c tires.
The final word
Our best Checkpoint frame is designed and built for performance and comfort during grueling gravel races. It's ultra-light, fast, and comes with premium parts like an advanced wireless electronic drivetrain and carbon wheels.
The Walkthrough
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- The SRAM Rival eTap AXS wireless drivetrain won’t leave a hole in your wallet, and you can fully customize your shift logic using the AXS app
- 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 fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water
Best Gravel Bikes of 2022
"Trek’s redesigned Checkpoint ticks all the boxes of what a modern gravel bike should be...one of the most comfortable gravel bikes we’ve ever ridden, especially on chunky gravel and washboard."
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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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"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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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.
Tons of mounts
Integrated frame bag and fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water.
Sleek internal storage
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.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | 700 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, internal routing, Ride Tuned seat mast, chain keeper, T47 BB, fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle |
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| Fork | Checkpoint carbon, tapered carbon steerer, 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 |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, SRAM XD-R driver, 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, 6oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tire size | 700x45c / 650x2.1" Bontrager tires |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12 speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog |
| *Crank |
Size:
49 SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length |
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Size:
52 SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length |
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Size:
54, 56 SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length |
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Size:
58, 61 SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1251, 10-44, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival, 12 speed |
| Max chainring size | 1x: 46T, 2x: 50/37 (Shimano: 36) |
| *Saddle |
Size:
49, 52 Bontrager P3 Verse Elite, stainless steel rails, 155mm width |
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Size:
54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager P3 Verse Elite, stainless steel rails, 145mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
Size:
49, 52, 54, 56 Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 5mm offset, short length |
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Size:
58, 61 Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 5mm offset, tall length |
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| *Handlebar |
Size:
49 Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF, 38cm |
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Size:
52 Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF, 40cm |
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Size:
54, 56 Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF, 42cm |
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Size:
58, 61 Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF, 44cm |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| *Stem |
Size:
49 Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length |
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Size:
52, 54 Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length |
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Size:
56, 58 Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
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Size:
61 Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length |
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| Brake rotor | SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear |
| Bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
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| Weight | 56 - 8.69 kg / 19.16 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.
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 | Stem length | 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 | 74.1° | 9.0 | 71.2° | 54.1 | 7.8 | 43.5 | 4.5 | 7.4 | 102.5 | 73.5 | 39.3 | 53.8 | 70.0 | 57.5 | 63.5 | 60.5 | 66.5 |
| 52 cm | 700c | 52.0 | 73.7° | 10.5 | 71.6° | 55.5 | 7.8 | 43.5 | 4.5 | 7.1 | 103.3 | 76.5 | 39.9 | 55.3 | 80.0 | 61.5 | 67.5 | 64.5 | 70.5 |
| 54 cm | 700c | 54.0 | 73.2° | 12.5 | 71.8° | 57.0 | 7.6 | 43.5 | 4.5 | 7.0 | 104.1 | 78.9 | 40.3 | 57.1 | 80.0 | 64.0 | 70.0 | 67.0 | 73.0 |
| 56 cm | 700c | 56.0 | 72.8° | 14.5 | 72.2° | 58.4 | 7.6 | 43.5 | 4.5 | 6.7 | 104.8 | 80.9 | 40.7 | 59.2 | 90.0 | 67.0 | 73.0 | 70.0 | 76.0 |
| 58 cm | 700c | 58.0 | 72.5° | 16.5 | 72.3° | 59.7 | 7.4 | 43.5 | 4.5 | 6.6 | 105.8 | 82.9 | 41.1 | 60.9 | 90.0 | 69.0 | 75.0 | 72.0 | 78.0 |
| 61 cm | 700c | 61.0 | 72.1° | 19.5 | 72.6° | 61.7 | 7.4 | 43.5 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 107.0 | 85.9 | 41.7 | 63.9 | 100.0 | 72.0 | 78.0 | 75.0 | 81.0 |