Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 - Carbon Gravel Bike 2026 | lava-black olive
The Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is an adventure-hungry carbon gravel bike for tours far beyond the horizon. Its lightweight carbon frame is characterized by a comfort-oriented geometry and offers space for tires up to 50 mm wide (as measured). This gravel bike also scores with numerous mounting points on the frame and fork. In addition, the IsoSpeed comfort technology dampens tiring road vibrations and helps you glide over bumps and potholes with ease. It is equipped with a wireless Sram Apex XPLR AXS 1x12 drivetrain, which provides sufficient gears for your discovery tours in varied Terrain.
A 500 Series OCLV carbon frame with carbon fork, storage compartment in the down tube, mounting options on the frame and fork and space for tires up to 50 mm (as measured). A completely wireless Sram Apex XPLR AXS 1x12 drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, a carbon seatpost and Bontrager Paradigm SL tubeless-ready wheels with 42 mm wide tires. If extended gravel tours with a full load are your thing, the Checkpoint SL 5 is the perfect choice. With its mix of reliable components and road-smoothing frame technology, this powerful and comfortable gravel bike offers plenty of performance at a fair Price.
- Checkpoint's Gravel Endurance geometry with a shorter reach and slightly more upright riding position provides more comfort on all-day gravel adventures, easy single trails and extended bikepacking tours
- vibration-damping IsoSpeed comfort technology softens bumpy surfaces so that you stay fresher for longer
- Sram Apex XPLR AXS 1x12 drivetrain guarantees precise, wireless gear changes even on the bumpiest trails
- thanks to 50 mm tire clearance (as measured), you can ride wider tires for extra traction and comfort on bumpy gravel roads
- large frame storage compartment and numerous mounting options on the frame and fork for hydration systems, front and rear racks, mudguards and the Adventure Bags perfectly tailored to the Checkpoint, there's nothing this bike can't carry
Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, storage compartment in down tube, hidden mudguard eyelets, rack eyelets, integrated frame bag mounts, hidden cable routing, T47, flat mount disc brake mount, integrated chain guide, removable front derailleur mount, UDH, chamfered 142x12 mm thru axle
Size: 28” - 49cm (XS), 52cm (S), 54cm (M), 56cm (ML), 58cm (L), 61cm (XL)
Fork: Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer tube, mudguard and triple rack eyelets, flat mount disc brake mount, chamfered 12x100 mm thru axle
Stem: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamping diameter, Blendr-compatible, 7 degrees, length 60mm (XS), 70mm (S), 80mm (M, ML), 90mm (L), 100mm (XL)
Handlebars: Bontrager Elite Gravel, aluminum, width 40cm (XS), 42cm (S, M), 44cm (ML, L), 46cm (XL)
Handlebar tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf
Brakes: SRAM Paceline, Center Lock disc mount, rounded, 180mm (front & rear)
Shifters: SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS
Rear derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, max. 44 T. on largest sprocket
Battery: SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)
Crankset: SRAM Apex 1, 40 T, DUB Wide, crank arm length 165mm (XS, S), 170mm (M), 172.5mm (ML, L), 175mm (XL)
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB, T47, with thread, internal bearing
Cassette: SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44 T, 12-speed
Chain: SRAM Apex, 12-speed
Rims: Bontrager Paradigm SL, tubeless ready, 24-hole, 21mm internal width, Presta valve
Front hub: Bontrager, aluminum, sealed bearing, Centerlock disc mount, 100x12 mm thru axle
Rear hub: Bontrager, aluminum, sealed bearing, Centerlock disc mount, 11-speed freehub from Shimano, 142x12 mm thru-axle
Tires: Bontrager Girona RSL, tubeless-ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead core, 220 TPI, 700x42 mm
Saddle: Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, width 145mm
Seatpost: Bontrager Carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length
Extras: Bontrager BITS integrated frame bag
Weight: 9.5 kg
Max. system weight: 125 kg
