Checkpoint SL 5
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,999Weight | 21.5 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 12 |
Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'8" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
May 2024 · Mat Brett
Get all the details of this versatile gravel/adventure bike with hidden storage and Trek’s bump-absorbing IsoSpeed technology
Jan 2024 · Calvin Zajac
Is Trek’s mid-range gravel machine better than its top-end twin? The Checkpoint SL 7 offers adventure on a (slightly) lower budget, but is that enough to beat the competition in our adventure gravel bike group test?
Outstanding versatility
A lot of practical features
High-quality design, boasting first-class workmanship
No chainstay protector
Nov 2023 · Oscar Huckle
How does the Checkpoint platform translate into aluminium?
Well mannered on tamer terrain
Lots of eyelets
Eschews integration
Clean dropper post actuation
Expensive
Not the most exciting ride
Harsh through the front end when unloaded
Oct 2023 · Guy Kesteven
Trek’s Checkpoint has unique progressive geometry and scissor frame features and all the mount points you could want. But is it a multi-surface, multi-mission master or a complicated compromise?
IsoPulse Decoupler is a significant ride smoother
Well balanced road or rough handling
Efficient speed on all surfaces
SL 6 model is a real performance for price sweet spot
Saddle is a bit squishy on longer rides
Many mounts mean slightly more mass
Controls go through the headset
Non removable front mech tab
Rough rear hub
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
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
Feb 2022 · Betsy Welch
Rockwell's bike pays tribute her home, and of eras gone by.
Sep 2021
Updated geometry and differentiated models for speed, adventure, and all purpose riding
Frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12mm thru axle BB Standard: T47, Threaded |
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Fork | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
Bottom Bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
Stem | Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length |
Handlebar | Size: 49, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width |
Saddle | Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
Seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length Type: Rigid |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820, 36T max cog |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820, braze-on, down swing |
Crank | Size: 49, Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 165mm length; Size: 52, Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 175mm length |
Shifters | Shimano GRX RX610, 12 speed |
Cassette | Shimano 105 7100, 11-36, 12 speed |
Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed |
Brakes | Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve |
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Spokes | 14 g stainless steel, black |
Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle |
Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
Tires | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm |
Last updated June 15