The Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is an adventure-ready carbon gravel bike built to roll into the distant horizon. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused geometry, room for beefy 50 mm tyres (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, helping you float over chatter and potholes. It comes equipped with a wireless 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road.
Sunset Cycles offers the 2025 Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS (Gen 3) gravel bike in Trek Black/Matte Carbon Smoke finish with free delivery.
The 2025 Trek CHECKPOINT range: Checkpoint ALR 5 (Grey) | Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 (Black/Smoke) | Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 | Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3
| Frame & Fork | |
| 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, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle |
| Wheels & Tyres | |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 100x12 mm thru axle |
| Wheel rear | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Tyre | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42 mm |
| E-system | |
| Battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
| Drivetrain | |
| 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 |
| Components | |
| 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 |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front and rear |
| Weight | |
| Weight | ML - 9.50 kg / 20.95 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| Frame Size | Rider Height* (metric) | Rider Height* (imperial) |
| X Small | 143 - 158 cm | 4'8" - 5'2" |
| Small | 158 - 162 cm | 5'2" - 5'4" |
| Medium | 162 - 173 cm | 5'4" - 5'8" |
| Medium/Large | 173 - 179 cm | 5'8" - 5'10" |
| Large | 179 - 188 cm | 5'10" - 6'2" |
| X Large | 188 - 213 cm | 6'2" - 7'0" |
| *This is for guidance only. You may be taller or shorter, it doesn't mean our bikes will not fit you. The best way to determine the correct bike size for you is to try one. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about the correct bike size for you. | ||