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"Ridiculously light and fast"
"Gravel bikes have come a long way in a short time, and the Checkmate may demonstrate that better than any bike...Could easily see this bike being my one-bike option."
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"Speed on all kinds of surfaces."
"While the bike is race-rigid, its IsoSpeed technology—the vibration dampening feature that holds the seatpost—does a good job of keeping me comfortable over persistent surface chatter."
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"Surprisingly fast and agile"
"Racy-feeling, yet I’ve found it easy and fun to ride...As stiff and reactive as anyone is ever likely to need, yet it's highly controllable and confidence-inspiring."
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Service manual
Time to bust out the repair stand for some maintenance? Find a detailed breakdown of your bike with part numbers, torque values, and platform-specific tech instructions below.
Get it hereCheckmate-ready accessories
Get ready for grit and glory with bags, cages, bottles, and more — all compatible with Checkmate.
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Learn moreCheckmate goes Unbound
Read how the Trek Driftless crew gave some of the gutsiest performances at one of the most grueling gravel races in the world aboard the all-new Checkmate.
See the storyThe 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.
Read moreProduct features
Our fastest gravel bike ever
New Full System aero tube shapes and an aero-yet-ergonomic one-piece barstem help make Checkmate our fastest gravel bike to date.
Our lightest gravel bike ever
Premium components and 800 Series OCLV Carbon keep things light and fast for ultimate race-day performance.
IsoSpeed comfort tech
Isospeed compliance tech absorbs fatiguing bumps in the road to keep you riding stronger longer.
Plenty of tire clearance
Room for gravel tires up to 45mm wide (as measured) keep you smooth and fast on quick courses and gnarly terrain.
Race-optimized gear storage
Multiple frame mounts let you add Adventure Bags to carry your race-day essentials while leaving room for ample hydration.
New Gravel Race geo
This brand-new geometry was designed specifically for gravel racing to keep you tucked out of the wind, nimble on corners, and in control on descents and rougher roads.
Design your custom Checkmate
Choose from a seemingly endless palette of colors, cherrypick your components, and find yourperfect fit with our Project One bike program.
The bike of the pros
Checkmate is the bike of choice for pro gravel riders on the Trek Driftless team.
New gravel bike sizing
We updated out sizing system to fit an even wider range of riders while consolidating the number of sizes and reducing overlap to make it easier to find the right size for you.
Checkmate-ready accessories
Get ready for grit and glory with bags, cages, bottles, and more — all compatible with Checkmate.
Shop now800 Series OCLV Carbon
It’s the lightest laminate we’ve ever made, and it makes Checkmate faster on any terrain, in any conditions.
Invisible cable routing
The brake and shift cables of the most aerodynamic bike are routed through the frame for the ultimate in sleek, aerodynamic performance.
| Frame | 800 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, hidden fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle |
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| Fork | Checkmate SLR full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, hidden fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Weight | 1146g - ML (frame-only, painted) 415g (fork-only, painted) |
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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). |
| Max chainring size | See service manual |
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| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
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| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Max tire size | 45mm without fenders, 38mm with fenders (as measured, see manual for details) |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front & rear |
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