Checkpoint SL 5

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

Specifications

Frameset

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

Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

Drivetrain

Shimano GRX RX610, 12-speed

Shimano GRX RX820, braze-on, down swing

Shimano GRX RX820, 36T max cog

Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 165 mm length

Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 170 mm length

Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 172.5 mm length

Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 175 mm length

Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Shimano 105 7100, 11-36, 12-speed

Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed

Max. chainring size 1x: 46T, 2x: 50/37

Wheels

Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 100x12 mm thru axle

Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 142x12 mm thru axle

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle

Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle

Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever

Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve

Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40 mm

Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz

Bontrager TLR

See service manual

Components

Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width

Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width

Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length

Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width

Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40 cm width

Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42 cm width

Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width

Bontrager Supertack Perf tape

Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length

Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length

Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length

Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length

Shimano RX410 hydraulic disc, flat mount

Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm

Max brake rotor sizes: 160 mm front and rear

Accessories

Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Weight

56 - 9.76 kg (with TLR sealant, no tubes)

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