2021 Trek Checkpoint SL 7
A carbon frame gravel bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes, priced at the high end of the Checkpoint model range. Compare the full range
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| MSRP | $6,299 |
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| Weight | 19.1 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Tires | 40c |
| Tire Clearance | 45c |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS, Force eTAP |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Checkpoint SL 7
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December 2020
Trek includes adjustable chainstays on their Checkpoint SL 7 gravel bike and offers new options for future gravel adventures like single-speed builds.
May 2020
Late last year my beloved yet ageing gravel bike, an Orro Terra, became the apple of someone else’s eye. While I had my nose in the computer (probably editing a video) at the library, someone swiped it. Some savvy scumbag broke the lock and rode away. I’ll also add that said scumbag must be a […]
March 2020
Out of the saddle putting down maximum power into the Checkpoint, it feels like a nice carbon road bike.
February 2020
All-road versatility with refined road manners for a fine riding machine
November 2018
Joe tested the Trek Checkpoint SL6 on weekly fast roadie coffee shop rides, a 10-hr dirt randonee, and VT gravel/singletrack explorations. Here's the review
September 2018
Trek’s first real dedicated gravel bike, the Checkpoint is a pretty cool beast, with loads of unique frame designs to give it a very distinct feel to its road bike brethren, cyclocross cousins or anything else in the catalogue. But, after a few rides on the type of terrain that it is built for, we saw …
August 2018
The new Trek Checkpoint gravel bike covers all the bases off road and on, making it a versatile, adjustable option that could replace several of your bikes.
July 2018
Better late than never, Trek’s Checkpoint has arrived
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| 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 Clearance: 45c |
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| 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 |
| Stem | Size: 49, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: 49, Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-CF, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, internal Di2 routing, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-CF, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, internal Di2 routing, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-CF, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, internal Di2 routing, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-CF, OCLV Carbon, 31.8mm, internal Di2 routing, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 44cm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada Elite, stainless steel rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, short length; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, tall length |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
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| Crank | Size: 49, SRAM Force, 40T, 24mm spindle, 165mm length; Size: 52, SRAM Force, 40T, 24mm spindle, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, SRAM Force, 40T, 24mm spindle, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, SRAM Force, 40T, 24mm spindle, 175mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12 speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic disc, flat mount |
| Rims | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, 100x12mm thru axle |
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| Tires | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40c |
| Disk Rotors | SRAM CenterLine X, centerlock, round edge, 160mm |