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Trek Checkpoint SL 5

Trek Checkpoint SL 5
  • Color: Cobra Blood
  • Color: Gravel
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Details

Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike made for epic all-road adventures. It's built with a full Shimano 105 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, but the defining feature of this model is the lightweight OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed, a decoupler at the top tube/seat tube junction that provides additional compliance over rough terrain so you can stay stronger longer.

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, go fast, and have a great time. You'd rather spend your money on a lightweight carbon frame than a top-of-the-line drivetrain, but you still expect your workhorse gravel bike to perform. 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, powerful flat mount hydraulic disc brakes, a full 2x11 Shimano 105 groupset, and 700x40 Bontrager GR1 Tubeless Ready gravel tires. Checkpoint SL 5 also has Control Freak internal cable routing, an alloy seatmast cap, Carbon Armor to protect your frame against debris, 12mm thru axles, and Stranglehold dropouts that make it easy to fine-tune your geometry or run singlespeed.

The final word
Light, fast, comfortable. Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike that nails this trifecta. A quality groupset, massive tire clearance, options for carrying gear, an OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed, and a ride quality that can't be matched.

Why you'll love it
- The IsoSpeed decoupler cuts down on fatiguing bumps in gravel so you can wander more, reach new places, and stay stronger longer
- This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of ride styles, including gravel rides, bikepacking, and daily commutes
- Extra mounts on the top tube, seat tube, and both sides of the down tube make it easy to carry extra gear and water

Specs

Frame 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Rear IsoSpeed, Stranglehold dropouts, tapered head tube, BB90, flat mount disc brakes, rack mounts and hidden fender mounts, Control Freak, internal control routing, 12mm thru axle, 3S chain keeper, Ride Tuned seatmast
Fork Checkpoint carbon disc, carbon tapered steerer, flat mount disc brakes, rack mounts, hidden fender mounts, 12mm thru axle
Headset Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Axles 12mm alloy axle
Wheels/Rims Bontrager Tubeless Ready
Hubs Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, Center Lock
Tires Schwalbe G-One Allround, aramid bead, TL Easy, 700x35c
Crankset Shimano 105
Chainrings 50/34
Bottom Bracket BB90
Front Derailleur Shimano 105 FD-5801, braze-on
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105
Cassette/Rear Cogs Shimano HG800, 11-34, 11 speed
Shifters Shimano RS505, 11 speed
Handlebars Bontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF
Tape/Grips Bontrager tape
Stem Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, 7 degree rise, w/computer & light mounts
Brakes Shimano RS505 flat mount hydraulic disc
Saddle Bontrager Montrose Comp
Seat Post Bontrager Ride Tuned seatmast cap, 10mm offset

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN Store SKU
Cobra Blood / 49cm 601479859375 566534 CHE25169829D
Cobra Blood / 52cm 601479859382 566535 CHE2553315D
Cobra Blood / 54cm 601479859399 566536 CHE25104464D
Cobra Blood / 56cm 601479859405 566537 CHE25125652D
Cobra Blood / 58cm 601479859412 566538 CHE2528924D
Cobra Blood / 61cm 601479859429 566539 CHE25829992D
Gravel / 49cm 601479819966 562868 CHE2194333L
Gravel / 52cm 601479819973 562869 CHE2173915L
Gravel / 54cm 601479819980 562870 CHE21285764L
Gravel / 56cm 601479819997 562871 CHE21522513L
Gravel / 58cm 601479820009 562872 CHE21975860L
Gravel / 61cm 601479820016 562873 CHE21486533L

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