2025 Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS – Gravel Bike
Specifications
| Specification | Details | 
| Model | Checkmate SLR 9 AXS | 
| Vehicle Category | Gravel Bike | 
| Application | Gravel racing, mixed-terrain riding | 
| Starting Price (2025) | $11,999.99 USD | 
| Color Options | Era White/Buff Beige, Gloss Trek Black/Matte Carbon Smoke, Nautical Navy/Teal, Matte Trek Black/Matte Deep Smoke | 
| Sizes | XS, S, M, ML, L, XL | 
Frame & Drivetrain
| Specification | Details | 
| Frame | 800 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, Full System Foil tube shapes, internal cable routing, 142x12mm thru axle | 
| Fork | Checkmate carbon, 100x12mm thru axle | 
| Drivetrain Compatibility | SRAM RED XPLR eTAP AXS, 1x13 | 
| Dropouts | 100x12mm thru axle (F), 142x12mm thru axle (R) | 
| Crank | SRAM RED 1 AXS, 40T, 165mm (XS), 170mm (S, M), 172.5mm (ML, L), 175mm (XL) | 
| Chain | SRAM RED, 13-speed | 
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED XPLR eTAP AXS, 44T max cog | 
| Front Derailleur | N/A (1x drivetrain) | 
| Shifters | SRAM RED eTAP AXS HRD, 13-speed | 
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR XG-1391, 10-44, 13-speed | 
Components & Features
| Specification | Details | 
| Seating | Bontrager Hilo Pro Carbon | 
| Cargo Capacity | Mounts for race day gear, capacity for 2 water bottles and nutrition storage | 
| Wheels/Tyres | Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V, OCLV Carbon, tubeless ready, 700x40mm | 
| Wheel Size | 700c | 
| Brakes | SRAM RED AXS hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors | 
| Brake Levers | SRAM RED eTAP AXS HRD | 
| Handlebar | Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-CF, OCLV Carbon, 38cm (XS), 40cm (S, M), 42cm (ML, L), 44cm (XL) | 
| Stem | Bontrager Pro, 80mm (XS, S), 90mm (M, ML), 100mm (L), 110mm (XL) | 
| Headset | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8in top, 1.5in bottom, sealed cartridge bearing | 
| Saddle | Bontrager Hilo Pro Carbon | 
| Seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 20mm offset | 
| Grips | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape | 
| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 100x12mm thru axle | 
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, SRAM XDR freehub, 142x12mm thru axle | 
| Rims | Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V, OCLV Carbon, tubeless ready, 37mm depth | 
| Spokes | 14g stainless steel, black | 
| Exterior Features | IsoSpeed technology, Full System Foil tube shapes, internal cable routing, mounts for race day gear, Gravel Race geometry | 
| Weight | 7.55 kg / 16.65 lbs (size ML, with TLR sealant, no tubes) | 

