2024 Trek Checkpoint SL 5 - Gen 2
The Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike made for epic adventures. It's built with lightweight OCLV Carbon, a 2x12 Shimano GRX drivetrain, terrain-smoothing damped IsoSpeed, nimble yet stable progressive geometry, internal storage and loads of mounts. All of that adds up to a rad gravel bike capable of crushing the longest, roughest rides and the most ambitious bikepacking trips.
It's right for you if...
Chamois or cut-off shorts, bikepacking trip or brutal day of gravel racing – you're going to ride far and have a great time. You want a bike that's both fast and comfortable, and you want endless options for loading up gear and heading to gravel races and on everyday adventures.
The tech you get
A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with damped rear IsoSpeed and carbon armour, progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, internal frame storage, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags and integrated frame, fork, rack and mudguard mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, a 2x12 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel and Paradigm SL wheels. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents.
The final word
Light, fast, comfortable. The Checkpoint SL 5 gives you the unmatched ride quality of an OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed and gravel-specific geometry, plus internal storage and a drivetrain built for rough terrain.
Why you'll love it
- It's equipped with rugged, gravel-focused 2x12 Shimano GRX drivetrain that's made for tackling the roads less travelled
- Massive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any conditions
- Fork mounts, frame mounts, and rack and mudguard mounts allow you to carry all the gear you need for day trips and bikepacking adventures
- A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
- The damped, controlled rebound of the IsoSpeed decoupler soaks up fatiguing bumps without bouncing you around.
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
| Frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12 mm thru axle |
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| Fork | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Weight | 56 - 9.65 kg / 21.28 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX610, 12-speed |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820, braze-on, down swing |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820, 36T max cog |
| *Crank |
Size: 49 Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 165 mm length |
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Size: 52 Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 170 mm length |
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Size: 54, 56 Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 172.5 mm length |
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Size: 58, 61 Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 7100, 11-36, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 46T, 2x: 50/37 |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
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| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
| Tyre | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700 x 40 c |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | See service manual |
| *Saddle |
Size: 49, 52 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width |
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Size: 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
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| Seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| *Handlebar |
Size: 49 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width |
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Size: 52 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40 cm width |
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Size: 54, 56 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42 cm width |
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Size: 58, 61 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| *Stem |
Size: 49 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length |
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Size: 52, 54 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length |
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Size: 56, 58 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length |
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Size: 61 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length |
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| Brake rotor | Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160 mm front and rear |
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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
