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Brand: Trek
Type: Gravel

Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3

£2900 (was £3700)

To buy or try this bike visit us in store at:
Innes Park, Station Wynd, Doune, FK16 6EH or call us on: 01786 271 503 or send us an enquiry online by clicking this button…

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.

The tech you get

A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, frame and fork mounts, and clearance for 50 mm tyres (as measured). A 1×12 SRAM Apex XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seat post and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm 23 wheels with 42 mm Tubeless Ready tyres. In stock: 1 x 54″ (red/black)
 
Frame500 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, 142×12 mm chamfered thru axle
ForkCheckpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, mudguard mounts, triple rack mounts, flat-mount disc, 12×100 mm chamfered thru axle
Max compatible fork travel40 mm (XS: compatible with rigid fork only) See Checkpoint SL Gen 3 FAQ for compatible options
Weight
WeightML – 9.50 kg/20.95 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limitThis bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).
E-system
BatterySRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)
Drivetrain
Rear derailleurSRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog
*CrankSize: XS, S SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length
Size: M SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170 mm length
Size: ML, L SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm length
Size: XL SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175 mm length
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing
CassetteSRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed
ChainSRAM Apex, 12-speed
Max. chainring size1x:44 2x: 46/30
Wheels
Wheel frontBontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 100×12 mm thru axle
Hub frontBontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100×12 mm thru axle
Skewer frontBontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Skewer rearBontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
RimBontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve
Spokes14 g stainless steel, black
TyreBontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700×42 mm
Tyre partBontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim stripBontrager TLR
Max tyre size50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards (as measured, see manual for details)
Components
*SaddleSize: XS, S Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width
Size: M, ML, L, XL Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
SeatpostBontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length
*HandlebarSize: XS Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm width
Size: S, M Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42 cm width
Size: ML, L Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44 cm width
Size: XL Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46 cm width
Handlebar tapeBontrager Supertack Perf tape
*StemSize: XS Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
Size: S Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
Size: M, ML Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
Size: L Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
Size: XL Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length
Brake rotorSRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm
Rotor sizeMax brake rotor sizes: 180 mm front and rear
We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice.
Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
 

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