2021 Trek
Checkpoint SL 5
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,129| Weight | 21.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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View Comparison5'8" – 5'11"
6'0" – 6'4"
Oct 2022 · Mat Brett
Get all the details of this fiery red gravel/adventure bike with Trek’s gravel-smoothing IsoSpeed
Sep 2022 · Josh Ross
The Trek Checkpoint is the only bike you need to take you on every adventure
SRAM Rival AXS is the perfect groupset for an all-arounder
Mud-guard mounts
Mounting points for every bag you can think of
Non-proprietary seat-post provides options
Internal storage is convenient
Downtube protection eases worry
Threaded bottom bracket
Ideal all-around gearing
Short stem for added stability means handlebar/knee interference
Lacks included protection for the chain stay
Detail behind the fork steerer collects water and is difficult to clean
Sep 2022 · Steve Williams
Trek's updated aluminum Checkpoint is a surefooted, confidence-inspiring ride that's perfect for ruined back lanes, byways and well-laden travels
Stable and predictable
Comfortable
Great shifting and brakes
Gearing a bit tall for the weight
Could use a dropper post
Aug 2022 · Sam Challis
Neat tricks combined with smart design equals good fun. The Checkpoint SL is the sweetspot in Trek's gravel range
Effective geometry
Sensible spec
Neat extra frame features
Comfortable
Heavy
Non-removable front derailleur mount
Headset cable integration design isn’t watertight
May 2022 · Jack Luke
A highly versatile gravel bike that's comfortable and decent value too
Notably comfortable ride
Very versatile
Inelegant seat-clamp design
Occasionally rattly
Sep 2021
Updated geometry and differentiated models for speed, adventure, and all purpose riding
Sep 2021 · Matthew Pioro
Also, a tour of the revamped Trek Checkpoint lineup of bikes and Adventure bags for mixed-surface adventures
Dec 2020 · Ben Delaney
Gravel bikes abound, but this one checks all the boxes, and at a great price.
| Frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, 3S chain keeper, BB90, rack and fender mounts, flat-mount disc, horizontal sliding dropouts, 142x12 mm thru-axle BB Standard: BB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 45c Colors: Dark Olive; Factory Orange; Nautical Navy |
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| Fork | Checkpoint carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | Trek BB90 |
| Headset | FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
| Stem | Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: 49, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 38 cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 40 cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 42 cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 44 cm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138 mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, Bontrager alloy seat mast cap, 10 mm offset, short length; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager alloy seat mast cap, 10 mm offset, tall length Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on |
| Crank | Size: 49, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165 mm length; Size: 52, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170 mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5 mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175 mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX hydraulic disc |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17 mm width, Presta valve |
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| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel, black |
| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Tires | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40 mm |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm |
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