Trek Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen3 - Carbon Gravel Bike 2026 | Era white-Buff beige
The Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 is a carbon gravel bike for extended adventures. Its lightweight carbon frame is based on our comfort-oriented Gravel Endurance 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 frame technology dampens tiring road vibrations so that you can glide over bumps and potholes with confidence. With its wireless SRAM Rival AXS E1 1x13 groupset, it offers all the gears you need for your adventures.
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 Rival AXS E1 1x13 drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, a carbon seatpost and Bontrager Paradigm Comp tubeless-ready wheels with 42 mm wide tires. The Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 is made for long exploration tours - with vibration-damping IsoSpeed technology, a lightweight carbon frame and high-quality components in all the right places.
- 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.
- high-quality wireless SRAM Rival AXS E1 13-speed drivetrain guarantees crisp, clean gear changes.
- 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, RCS Headset System, 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 70mm (XS), 80mm (S, M), 90mm (ML, L), 100mm (XL)
Handlebars: Bontrager Elite Gravel, aluminum, width 40cm (XS, S), 42cm (M, ML), 44cm (L), 46cm (XL)
Handlebar tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf
Brakes: SRAM Paceline, Centerlock disc mount, rounded, 160 mm (front & rear)
Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS
Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS, max. 46 T. on largest sprocket
Battery: SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)
Crankset: SRAM Rival, 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 Rival XPLR XG-1351, 10-46 T, 13-speed
Front Wheel: Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25mm inner width, 100x12 mm thru axle
Rear wheel: Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, SRAM XD-R 12-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle
Tires: Bontrager Girona Pro, tubeless-ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead core, 60 TPI, 700x42 mm
Saddle: Verse Short Comp, steel stays, width 145mm
Seatpost: Bontrager Carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length
Extras: Bontrager BITS integrated frame bag
Weight: 9.4 kg
Max. system weight: 125 kg
