Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3
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The Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is an adventure-ready carbon gravel bike built to roll into the distant horizon. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused geometry, room for beefy 50 mm tyres (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, so you can you float over chatter and potholes. It comes equipped with a wireless SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road.
Product details
Overview & Features
At a glance
- Frame
- 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden mudguard mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, RCS Headset System, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle
- Fork
- Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, mudguard mounts, triple rack mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm chamfered thru axle
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog
- Tyre
- Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42 mm
The Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is an adventure-ready carbon gravel bike built to roll into the distant horizon. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused geometry, room for beefy 50 mm tyres (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, so you can you float over chatter and potholes. It comes equipped with a wireless SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road.
Technical Specifications
Frame & Fork
- Frame
- 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden mudguard mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, RCS Headset System, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle
- Fork
- Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, mudguard mounts, triple rack mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm chamfered thru axle
Wheels & Tyres
- Wheel front
- Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 100x12 mm thru axle
- Wheel rear
- Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 142x12 mm thru axle
- Skewer front
- Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle
- Skewer rear
- Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
- Tyre
- Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42 mm
- Tyre part
- Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
- Rim strip
- Bontrager TLR
- Max tyre size
- 50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards (as measured, see manual for details)
Drivetrain & Gearing
- Shifter
- SRAM Apex AXS, 12-speed
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog
- Crank
- Size: SSRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm lengthSize: MSRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170 mm lengthSize: ML, LSRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm length
- Bottom bracket
- SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing
- Cassette
- SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed
- Chain
- SRAM Apex, 12-speed
- Max. chainring size
- 1x:44 2x: 46/30
Brakes
- Brake rotor
- SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm
- Rotor size
- Max brake rotor sizes: 180 mm front and rear
Handlebar, Stem & Saddle
- Saddle
- Size: SVerse Short Comp, steel rails, 155 mm widthSize: M, ML, LVerse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
- Seatpost
- Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length
- Handlebar
- Size: S, MBontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42 cm widthSize: ML, LBontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44 cm width
- Handlebar tape
- Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
- Stem
- Size: SBontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm lengthSize: M, MLBontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm lengthSize: LBontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
E-System
- Battery
- SRAM AXS battery pack (with charger)
Weight & Dimensions
- Weight
- ML – 9.50 kg/20.95 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
- Weight limit
- This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).
Sizing & Fit
Available sizes
S, M, M/L, L
Warranty & Support
The supplied Trek / Bontrager / Electra / Diamant policy lists lifetime coverage for specified bicycle frames, with separate terms for other parts and finishes. The current bicycle terms apply to model-year 2020 and newer; older bicycles follow separate historical terms. Eligibility for this bike depends on its model year, ownership, country and the policy conditions.
For warranty support on Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3, contact Yellow Jersey with your original proof of purchase. Coverage is subject to the applicable product, ownership, registration and regional conditions; normal wear, misuse and accidental damage are excluded where stated in the full policy.
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