trek checkpoint gravel bike Trek Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 – Gear West

trek checkpoint gravel bike Trek Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 – Gear WestCheckpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 is a carbon gravel bike ready for far out adventures. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort focused Gravel Endurance geometry, clearance for beefy 50mm tires (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed frame technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, helping you float over chatter and potholes. It's ready to cut loose with a SRAM Rival AXS wireless 12 speed groupset. Features:

Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 is a carbon gravel bike ready for far-out adventures. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused Gravel Endurance geometry, clearance for beefy 50mm tires (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed frame technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, helping you float over chatter and potholes. It's ready to cut loose with a SRAM Rival AXS wireless 12-speed groupset.

Features:

• Checkpoint's Gravel Endurance geometry lets you sit higher up and features a shorter reach to keep you comfortable on all-day gravel adventures, light singletrack, bikepacking trips, and more
• Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher longer
• You get crisp and clean shifts from the upgraded SRAM Rival AXS wireless electronic 12-speed drivetrain
• Clearance for 50mm tires (as measured) means you can add extra traction and cushion for rowdy gravel roads
• You can haul it all with large internal frame storage and mounts galore on the frame and fork for hydration, front and rear racks, fenders, and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit Checkpoint
• Compatible with a dropper post (all frame sizes) and a suspension fork (all sizes except XS)

Specs:

Frameset

Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, RCS Headset System, invisible cable routing, T47, flat mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle

Fork: Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle

Max compatible fork travel: 40mm (XS: compatible with rigid fork only) See Checkpoint SL Gen 3 FAQ for compatible options

Wheels

Front wheel: Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, 100x12mm thru axle

Rear wheel: Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width, SRAM XD-R 12-speed freehub, 142x12 thru axle

Front Skewer: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever

Rear Skewer: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever

Rim: Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25mm rim width

Rim strip: Bontrager TLR

Tire: Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm, Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz included

Max Tire Size: 50mm without fenders, 42mm with fenders (as measured, see manual for details)

E-System

Battery: SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)

Drivetrain

Shifter: SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12 speed

Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog

Crank:

• Size: XS, S: SRAM Rival, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length
• Size: M: SRAM Rival, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length
• Size: ML, L: SRAM Rival, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length
• Size: XL: SRAM Rival, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length

Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Cassette: SRAM XG-1251, 10-44, 12 speed

Chain: SRAM Rival, 12 speed

Max Chainring Size: 1x:44 2x: 46/30

Components

Saddle: Bontrager Verse P3, steel rails

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

Handlebar:

• Size XS: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40cm width
• Size S, M: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42cm width
• Size ML, L: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44cm width
• Size XL: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46cm width

Handlebar tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf tape

Stem:

• Size XS: Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length
• Size S: Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length
• Size M, ML: Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length
• Size L: Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length
• Size XL: Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length

Brake Rotor: SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm

Rotor Size: Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front & rear

Weight

ML - 9.40 kg / 20.73 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)