2025 Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 – Carbon Gravel Bike
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 |
Vehicle Category |
Carbon Gravel Bike |
Application |
Gravel riding, bikepacking, adventure cycling |
Starting Price (2025) |
$3,399.99 USD |
Color Options |
Lava/Black Olive, Matte Carbon Smoke/Black |
Sizes |
XS, S, M, ML, L, XL |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Frame |
500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage, 12x142mm thru axle, Gravel Endurance geometry, rack and fender mounts, 50mm tire clearance |
Fork |
Checkpoint Carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
Drivetrain Compatibility |
SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, 1x12-speed, wireless |
Dropouts |
12x142mm thru axle (R), 12x100mm thru axle (F) |
Crank |
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, 165mm (XS), 170mm (S, M), 172.5mm (ML, L), 175mm (XL) |
Chain |
SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, wireless, 44T max cog |
Shifters |
SRAM Apex AXS, wireless, 12-speed |
Cassette |
SRAM PG-1230, 11-44T, 12-speed |
Components & Features
Specification |
Details |
Seating |
Bontrager Verse Short, 145mm width |
Cargo Capacity |
Downtube storage, rack and fender mounts, multiple bottle cage mounts, frame bag compatibility |
Wheels/Tyres |
Bontrager Paradigm 23, tubeless ready, 25mm width, Bontrager Girona RSL GRX, 700x40c (50mm max clearance) |
Wheel Size |
700c |
Brakes |
SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc, flat mount, 160mm rotor (F, R) |
Brake Levers |
SRAM Apex, hydraulic |
Handlebar |
Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm (XS), 40cm (S), 42cm (M, ML), 44cm (L, XL) |
Stem |
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm (XS, S), 80mm (M), 90mm (ML, L), 100mm (XL) |
Headset |
FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
Saddle |
Bontrager Verse Short, 145mm width |
Seatpost |
Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 20mm offset, 330mm length (XS, S), 400mm length (M, ML, L, XL) |
Seatpost Clamp |
Integrated, internal |
Grips |
Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
Front Hub |
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 12x100mm thru axle |
Rear Hub |
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, SRAM XD-R freehub, 12x142mm thru axle |
Rims |
Bontrager Paradigm 23, tubeless ready, 25mm width, Presta valve |
Spokes |
14g stainless steel |
Exterior Features |
IsoSpeed decoupler, internal cable routing, downtube storage, rack and fender mounts, multiple bottle cage mounts, frame bag compatibility, 50mm tire clearance |
Weight |
9.50 kg (ML, with TLR sealant, no tubes) |