Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 - Lava/Black Olive

The Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is an adventure-hungry carbon gravel bike for tours far beyond the horizon. Its lightweight carbon frame features a comfort-oriented geometry and offers space for tires up to 50 mm wide (as measured). Additionally, this gravel bike scores with numerous mounting points on the frame and fork. Furthermore, the IsoSpeed comfort technology dampens tiring road vibrations and helps you glide confidently over bumps and potholes. It is equipped with a wireless SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 1x12 drivetrain that provides enough gears for your exploratory tours in varied terrain.

Frame Set

• Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, storage compartment in the down tube, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, hidden cable routing, T47, Flat Mount disc brake mount, integrated chain guide, removable front derailleur mount, UDH, tapered 142 x 12 mm thru axle
• Fork: Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle
• Max. Compatible Fork Travel: 40 mm (XS: only suitable for rigid fork)
• See Checkpoint SL Gen 3 FAQ for compatible options

Weight

• Weight: ML - 9.50 kg / 20.95 lbs (with TLR tire sealant, without tubes)
• Max. Weight: This bike has a maximum weight limit (bike, rider, and cargo) of 125 kg.

E-System

• Battery: SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)

Drivetrain

• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, max. 44 T on largest cog
• Crank:
• Size: XS, S: SRAM Apex 1, 40 T, DUB Wide, 165 mm crank arm length
• Size: M: SRAM Apex 1, 40 T, DUB Wide, 170 mm crank arm length
• Size: ML, L: SRAM Apex 1, 40 T, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm crank arm length
• Size: XL: SRAM Apex 1, 40 T, DUB Wide, 175 mm crank arm length
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, T47, threaded, internally sealed
• Cassette: SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44 T, 12-speed
• Chain: SRAM Apex, 12-speed
• Max. Chainring Size: 1x: 44 2x: 46/30

Wheels

• Front Wheel: Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm internal width, 100 x 12 thru axle
• Front Hub: Bontrager, aluminium, sealed bearing, Center Lock disc mount, 100 x 12 mm thru axle
• Front Quick Release: Bontrager Switch tapered thru axle, removable lever
• Rear Quick Release: Bontrager Switch tapered thru axle, removable lever
• Rim: Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm internal width, Presta valve
• Spokes: 14 g, stainless steel, Black
• Tires:
• Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead core, 60 TPI, 700 x 42 mm
• Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL: Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead core, 220 TPI, 700 x 42 mm
• Tire Sealant: Bontrager TLR sealant, 177 ml
• Rim Tape: Bontrager TLR
• Max. Tire Size: 50 mm without fenders, 42 mm with fenders

Components

• Saddle:
• Size: XS, S: Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width
• Size: M, ML, L, XL: Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
• Seatpost: Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length
• Handlebar:
• Size: XS: Bontrager Elite Gravel, aluminium, 40 cm width
• Size: S, M: Bontrager Elite Gravel, aluminium, 42 cm width
• Size: ML, L: Bontrager Elite Gravel, aluminium, 44 cm width
• Size: XL: Bontrager Elite Gravel, aluminium, 46 cm width
• Handlebar Tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf handlebar tape
• Stem:
• Size: XS: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp diameter, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 60 mm length
• Size: S: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp diameter, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 70 mm length
• Size: M, ML: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp diameter, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 80 mm length
• Size: L: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp diameter, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 90 mm length
• Size: XL: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp diameter, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 100 mm length
• Brake Disc: SRAM Paceline, Center Lock disc mount, rounded, 160 mm
• Brake Disc Diameter: Max. brake disc diameter: 180 mm front & rear

* In rare cases, our manufacturers supply bikes with modified but equivalent components.