Trek Checkpoint SL 5 – Gravel Bike

Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike made for epic all-road adventures. It’s built with lightweight OCLV Carbon, terrain-smoothing IsoSpeed, nimble-yet-stable progressive geometry, internal storage and loads of mounts. All of that adds up to a rad gravel bike capable of crushing the longest, roughest rides and the most ambitious bikepacking trips.

The tech you get

A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Rear IsoSpeed and carbon armor, a progressive geometry that’s stable at speed and efficient when you’re grinding up a climb, internal storage, hidden cables that won’t interfere with bags, integrated frame bag mounts, and rack and fender mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, a 2×11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, and Paradigm SL wheels. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents.

 

Why you’ll love it

1. The IsoSpeed decoupler soaks up fatiguing bumps without bouncing you around
2. All-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents
3. A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
4. Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any conditions

 

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
Frame fit	Gravel
Hub front	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100×12 mm thru axle
Skewer front	Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Hub rear	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142×12 mm thru axle
Skewer rear	Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever
Rim	Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve
Tire	Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700×40 c
Tire part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip	Bontrager Aeolus XXX rim strip
Max tire size	700x45c / 650×2.1″ Bontrager tires
Shifter	Shimano GRX RX600, 11-speed
Front derailleur	Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on
Rear derailleur	Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog
*Crank	Size: 49 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165 mm length
	Size: 52 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170 mm length
	Size: 54, 56 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5 mm length
	Size: 58, 61 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket	Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette	Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed
Chain	Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed
Max chainring size	1x: 46T, 2x: 50/37 (Shimano: 36)
*Saddle	Size: 49, 52 Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width
	Size: 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
Seatpost	Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length
*Handlebar	Size: 49 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width
	Size: 52 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40 cm width
	Size: 54, 56 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42 cm width
	Size: 58, 61 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width
Handlebar tape	Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
*Stem	Size: 49 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
	Size: 52, 54 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
	Size: 56, 58 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
	Size: 61 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length
Brake	Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount
Brake rotor	Shimano SM-RT70, CenterLock, 160 mm
Rotor size	Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear
Bag	Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
Weight	56 – 9.70 kg / 21.39 lbs
Weight limit	This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).