Bike Comparison
    Checkpoint SL 62020 Trek
    Recommended
    Checkpoint SL 52023 Trek
    MSRP
    		$3,799$3,399
    Where to Buy
    $3,599

    At TPC

    $2,799

    18% off At Trek

    Category
    		GravelGravel
    Weight
    		20.2 lbs21.4 lbs
    6.4
    5.6
    Frame
    		CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    		CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c700c
    Clearance
    		45c
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    		UltegraGRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 112 × 11
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Trek Checkpoint SL 6 is a carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2020 Checkpoint SL 6
    2023 Checkpoint SL 5
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    39 mph

    2020 Checkpoint SL 6

    36 mph

    2023 Checkpoint SL 5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Checkpoint SL 62020 Trek
    Checkpoint SL 52023 Trek
    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

    BB Standard: BB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

    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: BB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

    Fork

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

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Trek BB90

    Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    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

    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 IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop, 44cm width

    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

    Bontrager Arvada Comp, steel rails, 138mm width

    Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm 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

    Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra RX800, Shadow Plus clutch, long cage, 34T max cog

    Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on

    Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

    Crank

    Size: 49, Shimano Ultegra R8000, 50/34 (compact), 165mm length; Size: 52, Shimano Ultegra R8000, 50/34 (compact), 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano Ultegra R8000, 50/34 (compact), 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano Ultegra R8000, 50/34 (compact), 175mm length

    Size: 49, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165mm length; Size: 52, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Ultegra R8020, 11-speed

    Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Ultegra HG800-11, 11-34, 11 speed

    Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed

    Chain

    Shimano Ultegra HG701, 11-speed

    Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, 100x12mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 thru axle

    Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve

    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, 700x40c

    Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT800, 160mm, centerlock

    Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm

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