Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gravel Bike 2025
The Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is your go-to carbon gravel bike for epic adventures that take you far beyond the beaten path. Built with a lightweight carbon frame, this bike features comfort-focused geometry and ample clearance for 50 mm tires, ensuring a smooth and stable ride over rugged terrain. With multiple frame and fork mounts, it's designed to carry all your gear, making it perfect for long-distance explorations.
Equipped with IsoSpeed technology, the Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 absorbs road vibrations, allowing you to glide over rough surfaces with ease. The wireless 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain provides a wide range of gears, ensuring you have the versatility to conquer any dusty road or trail ahead. This gravel bike is designed for riders who crave adventure and demand performance on every journey.
Technical Specification
| Frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden mudguard mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, 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, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle |
| Max compatible fork travel | 40mm (XS |
| Weight | ML - 9.50 kg / 20.95 lbs (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). |
| Battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog |
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, 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 |
| 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 |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel, black |
| Tyre | Size XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm, Size XS, S, M, ML, L, XL 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 |
| Saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, |
| Seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy |
| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, |
| Brake rotor | SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes 180mm front and rear |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
If you require any assistance please contact our Customer Care team.
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