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Overview

It's right for you if...

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, one that's made and spec'd 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, 1x12 SRAM RED eTap AXS wireless electronic drivetrain with a wide-range cassette, and Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V 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 SRAM’s top-of-the-line wireless electronic drivetrain and RSL carbon wheels.

The Walkthrough

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  1. The SRAM RED eTap AXS drivetrain is smart, smooth, and completely wireless
  2. The IsoSpeed decoupler soaks up fatiguing bumps without bouncing you around
  3. All-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents
  4. A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
  5. Integrated frame bag mounts and fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water
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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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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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"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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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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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.

IsoSpeed smooth

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

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