Trek Checkpoint SL 5 Bike - 2023

TREK CHECKPOINT SL 5 BIKE - 2023

Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike made for epic all-road adventures. It's built with lightweight OCLV Carbon, terrain-smoothing 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.

Its right for you if...

Chamois or cut-off shorts, bikepacking trip or brutal day of gravel racing—you're going to ride far, go fast, and have a great time. You want a bike that's both fast and comfortable, and you want endless carry options for gravel races and everyday adventures.

The tech you get

A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Rear IsoSpeed and carbon armor, a progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, internal storage, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, integrated frame bag mounts, and rack and fender mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, a 2x11 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. 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.

FEATURES

• The IsoSpeed decoupler soaks up fatiguing bumps without bouncing you around
• All-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents
• A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
• Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any conditions

TECH SPECS

• Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12mm thru axle
• Rim: Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, presta valve
• Tire: Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40c
• Chain: Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed
• Handlebar: Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width
• Brake: Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount