Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3

Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 Gravel Bike

The Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is a carbon gravel bike designed for all-day riding on gravel roads, light singletrack, and bikepacking routes. It features a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed technology, a wireless SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed drivetrain, and clearance for up to 50mm tires.

Frame & Fork

• 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed decoupler
• Downtube storage door, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts
• RCS Headset System, invisible cable routing, T47 threaded BB, flat mount disc
• Integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle
• Checkpoint full carbon fork, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle

Drivetrain

• SRAM Apex AXS 12-speed wireless shifters (front and rear)
• SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS rear derailleur, 44T max cog
• SRAM Apex 1 crank, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length
• SRAM DUB Wide T47 threaded bottom bracket
• SRAM XPLR PG-1231 cassette, 11-44, 12-speed
• SRAM Apex 12-speed chain
• SRAM AXS battery pack with charger included

Brakes & Wheels

• SRAM Paceline rounded centerlock rotors, 160mm
• Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR front rim, CL-712 100x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H
• Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rear rim, CL-712 142x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H
• Bontrager Girona RSL tires, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220tpi, 700x42mm
• Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz included

Cockpit & Contact Points

• Bontrager Elite Gravel alloy handlebar, 40cm width
• Bontrager Elite stem, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length
• Verse Short Comp saddle, steel rails, 155mm width
• Bontrager carbon seatpost, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length

Tire Clearance & Storage

• Clearance for up to 50mm tires (as measured)
• Internal frame storage with downtube storage door
• Frame and fork mounts for front/rear racks, fenders, and Adventure Bags

Available Sizes & Colors

• Trek Black/Matte Carbon Smoke: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
• Lava/Black Olive: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL