2020 Trek

Checkpoint SL Frameset

A carbon frame gravel frameset.

MSRP$1,999
Weight4.3 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
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Sizing
56cm

5'8" – 5'11"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'7", size 52cm, Just right
  • 5'7", size 52cm, Just right
  • 5'4", size 52cm, Fits large
Reviews
Bicycling
The New Trek Checkpoint Line Is for Gravel Riders of All Kinds

Sep 2021

Updated geometry and differentiated models for speed, adventure, and all purpose riding

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Trek Checkpoint SL 6: A first look at the new do-it-all gravel bike

Sep 2021 · Matthew Pioro

Also, a tour of the revamped Trek Checkpoint lineup of bikes and Adventure bags for mixed-surface adventures

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Velo
Bike of the year: Trek Checkpoint SL 5

Dec 2020 · Ben Delaney

Gravel bikes abound, but this one checks all the boxes, and at a great price.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Trek Checkpoint SL 7 review

Dec 2020 · Benjamin Topf

Trek includes adjustable chainstays on their Checkpoint SL 7 gravel bike and offers new options for future gravel adventures like single-speed builds.

Highs
  • King of the climbs

  • Quick acceleration

  • Consistent spec

  • Many mounting points

Lows
  • Undamped rear flex

  • Limited adjustment range of the seatmast cap

  • Tires need more support at high speeds

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Cycling News
Trek Checkpoint SL7 gravel bike - first ride review

Jun 2020 · Laura Weislo

On early impressions, Trek's flagship gravel bike, the Checkpoint SL7, looks perfect for seekers of versatility and adventure

Highs
  • Lightweight, agile and responsive ride

  • IsoSpeed shock adds comfort

  • Underbody protection for the eye-popping paint job

Lows
  • SRAM Force eTap AXS 1X drive not suited to mixed road/gravel

  • Top tube is too wide near the seat tube

  • Toe overlap in the smallest size

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Cycling Tips
2020 Trek Checkpoint AL4 review: Simple and effective - CyclingTips

Mar 2020 · Abby Mickey

Trek’s Checkpoint was the most popular gravel bike of 2019, according to data Strava sent over last fall. Trek has sold a lot of them. This suggests that it’s a good bike, and indeed it is. But we found that it is good in a generic, pop-music, lowest-common-denominator, unoffensive-to-all kind of way. It takes few […]

Highs
  • An incredibly affordable bike that functions beyond its price, great for bikepacking, commuting, secret “groad” with your buddies, and more.

Lows
  • Heavy. It’s heavy. Also, it definitely needs a tire upgrade from the ones that come with it.

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Whistler Mountain Bike
2019 TREK Checkpoint SL6 Review

Mar 2020 · Dale Tiessen

Out of the saddle putting down maximum power into the Checkpoint, it feels like a nice carbon road bike.

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BikeRadar
Trek Checkpoint AL 4 review

Feb 2020 · Robin Wilmott

All-road versatility with refined road manners for a fine riding machine

Highs
  • Frame design and mounts, hydraulic Tiagra groupset

Lows
  • Chirpy mudguards

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Specs
Build
Frame

500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, 3S chain keeper, rack and fender mounts, flat mount disc, horizontal sliding dropouts, 142x12mm thru axle

Tire Clearance45c

ColorMatte Trek Black

Fork

Checkpoint carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

Headset

FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

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