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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    19.6 lbs21.4 lbs
    8.3
    5.6
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    CarbonAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    45c45c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Force eTapGRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    2 × 12 Electronic2 × 11
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Checkpoint SL 7 eTap 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
    2022 Checkpoint SL 7 eTap
    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)

    37 mph

    2022 Checkpoint SL 7 eTap

    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
    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 StandardT47, Threaded

    Tire Clearance45c

    ColorDark Aquatic / Carbon Smoke

    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 StandardT47, Threaded

    Tire Clearance45c

    ColorDark Aquatic / Carbon Smoke

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Stem

    Size: 49, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm 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 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

    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 P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

    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

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Force eTap AXS, 36T max cog

    Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM Force eTap AXS, wide, braze-on

    Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

    Crank

    Size: 49, SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 165mm length; Size: 52, SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, SRAM Force, 43/30, DUB Wide, 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

    SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12 speed

    Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1270, 10-36, 12 speed

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

    Chain

    SRAM Force, 12 speed

    Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed

    Brakes

    Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, 100x12mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, SRAM XD-R driver, 142x12mm 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

    SRAM CenterLine X, centerlock, round edge, 160mm

    Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm

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