Checkpoint SL 6 AXS
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$3,799Weight | 20.0 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'1" – 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
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
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
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 | SRAM DUB, 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 |
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 | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog |
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Crank | Size: 49, SRAM Rival, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length; Size: 52, SRAM Rival, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, SRAM Rival, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, SRAM Rival, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length |
Shifters | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12 speed |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1251, 10-44, 12 speed |
Chain | SRAM Rival, 12 speed |
Brakes | SRAM Rival hydraulic disc, flat mount Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, 100x12mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, SRAM XD-R 12-speed freehub, 142x12 thru axle |
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Front Hub | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25 mm rim width, 100x12 mm thru axle |
Tires | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm |
Disc Rotors | SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm |
Last updated May 18