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    MSRP
    $2,899
    Where to Buy
    $2,799

    At Cycle Limited

    Category
    Gravel
    Weight
    21.3 lbs
    5.0
    Carbon
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Clearance
    45c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    105
    Drivetrain
    2 × 11
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    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

    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, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, 3S chain keeper, rack and fender mounts, flat mount disc, horizontal sliding dropouts, 142x12mm thru axle

    BB StandardBB90, 90.5mm, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Trek BB90

    Headset

    FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Stem

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length

    Handlebar

    Size: 49, 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

    Saddle

    Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, Bontrager alloy seatmast cap, 10mm offset, short length; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager alloy seatmast cap, 10mm offset, tall length

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 R7000, long cage, 34T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on

    Crank

    Size: 49, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 165mm length; Size: 52, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano 105 R7020, 11 speed

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17mm 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

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