Checkpoint SL 7
A carbon frame gravel bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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$6,299Weight | 19.1 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Carbon |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS, Force eTap |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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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"
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, rack and fender mounts, flat mount disc, horizontal sliding dropouts, 142x12mm thru axle Tire Clearance: 45c Color: Rage Red |
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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 Type: Rigid |
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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
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 |
Disc Rotors | SRAM CenterLine X, centerlock, round edge, 160mm |
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