Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 5 Gravel Bike 2025

For those seeking a carbon gravel bike to venture beyond, the Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 5 offers the opportunity to save on customizable components as you ride. With innovative IsoSpeed technology dampening vibrations from rough terrain, you can enjoy extended riding performance while having sufficient mounts for all your equipment and hydration needs.

The Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 5 Gravel Bike 2025 features a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame and carbon fork, along with internal downtube storage and frame and fork mounts. It also has clearance for 50 mm tyres and a 12-speed 1x SRAM Apex XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain. The hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seat post, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels with 42 mm tyres complete this high-performance bike..

When you're ready to load up and explore the road less travelled, reach for the Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3. This capable and comfortable gravel bike balances price and performance with a blend of components that deliver reliably and a frame that's packed with road-smoothing features.

• Frame 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden mudguard mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle
  
• Fork Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, mudguard mounts, triple rack mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm chamfered thru axle
  
• Weight ML - 9.50 kg / 20.95 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
  Battery SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)
• Rear derailleur SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog
  
• *Crank    
• Size: XS, S SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length
  
• Size: M SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170 mm length
  
• Size: ML, L SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm length
  
• Size: XL SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175 mm length
  
• Bottom bracket SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
  
• Cassette SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed
  
• Chain SRAM Apex, 12-speed
  
• Wheel front Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 100x12 mm thru axle
  
• Hub front Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle
  
• Skewer front Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
  
• Skewer rear Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
  
• Rim Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve
  
• Spokes 14 g stainless steel, black
  
• Tyre Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42 mm
  
• Tyre part Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
  
• Rim strip Bontrager TLR
  
• *Saddle
• Size: XS, S Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width
  
• Size: M, ML, L, XL Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
  
• Seatpost Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length
  
• *Handlebar    
• Size: XS Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm width
  
• Size: S, M Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42 cm width
  
• Size: ML, L Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44 cm width
  
• Size: XL Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46 cm width
  
• Handlebar tape Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
  
• *Stem  
• Size: XS Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
  
• Size: S Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
  
• Size: M, ML Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
  
• Size: L Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
  
• Size: XL Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length
  
• Brake rotor SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm

Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).