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Builds
3
Price Range
$3,499–$6,249
Wheels
700c
Suspension
Rigid
Frame Material
Carbon
The new Checkpoint SL Gen 3 improves on the previous model with increased comfort and storage capacity, an improved fit, and all-around carbon performance for long gravel rides and overnighters.
The highs and lows of this model family
MSRP | $3,499 | $4,399 | $6,249 |
|---|---|---|---|
Spec Level | |||
Weight | 20.9 lbs | 20.7 lbs | 19.8 lbs |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon |
Brakes | SRAM Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Apex XPLR AXS, Apex AXS | Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS | Force, Force XPLR eTap |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
Wheels | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535 | 556 | 579 | 601 | 620 | 640 | |
| 380 | 386 | 391 | 397 | 402 | 408 | |
| 1.41 | 1.44 | 1.48 | 1.51 | 1.54 | 1.57 | |
| 536 | 547 | 566 | 578 | 589 | 601 | |
| 445 | 480 | 505 | 530 | 550 | 575 | |
| 72.7 | 73.0 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | |
| 86 | 106 | 130 | 151 | 171 | 191 | |
| 71.0 | 71.4 | 71.6 | 72.0 | 72.1 | 72.4 | |
| 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | |
| 273 | 273 | 273 | 273 | 273 | 273 | |
| 595 | 604 | 615 | 623 | 633 | 643 | |
| 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| 1,013 | 1,022 | 1,034 | 1,042 | 1,052 | 1,062 | |
| 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | |
| 71 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 62 | |
| 746 | 772 | 799 | 813 | 837 | 861 |
🐐 Measurements listed in mm and degrees
Aug 15, 2024 · Felix Smith
The updated Trek Checkpoint leans into adventure with more accessory mounts, wider tyre clearance and endurance geometry
Heaps of accessory mounts
Comfortable bump taming ride
Useful integrated storage
Shorter reach may impact riders with longer legs
Potentially divisive paint
Aug 15, 2024 · Jordan Villella
The all-new Trek Checkmate SLR and Checkpoint SL further solidify the Wisconsin brand's commitment to the gravel arts.
Aug 15, 2024 · Alvin Holbrook
The Trek Checkpoint SL third generation gravel bike has been revised with more tire clearance, more upright geometry, and more mounts.
Carbon gravel performance
Checkpoint SL Gen 3 features reimagined tube shapes and 500 Series OCLV Carbon that keeps things lightweight, snappy, and economical.
Optimized storage
Checkpoint SL Gen 3’s new frame design has more room to fit taller bottles with bags and offers more internal storage. Plus, it has mounts galore for top tube, frame, and triangle bags; fork storage; and front and rear racks.
New confidence-inspiring details
Checkpoint SL Gen 3’s new Gravel Endurance geometry has a higher and shorter reach that’s more comfortable and capable for all-day gravel rides. Plus, riders get a GR Elite handlebar (on SL 5 and 6) or carbon GR Pro handlebar (on SL 7), which share a more comfortable drop shape and an increased flare of 6cm between hoods and drops for better control and confidence, no matter the terrain.
Room for up to 50mm tires (as measured)
Checkpoint SL Gen 3 comes with 42mm tires but can fit bigger, beefier gravel tires to roll over the chunky stuff.
Compatible with dropper post and suspension fork
The new Checkpoint SL Gen 3 is dropper post compatible and adds suspension fork compatibility with up to 40mm of travel* so customers can enjoy even more capability, comfort, and confidence.
