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Trek Checkpoint SL 5

Trek Checkpoint SL 5
  • Color: Satin Mercury/Satin Carbon Smoke
  • Color: Radioactive Red/Nautical Navy
$3,399.99
$4,229.99
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Details

Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike made for epic all-road adventures.

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 SL 5 features a lightweight 500 OCLV carbon frame with rear IsoSpeed to smooth out bumps in the road and reduce fatigue. Integrated mounts let you cleanly bolt on a bags to carry gear and water for all day adventures. The integrated BITS storage lets you stow your tools and gear (or your favourite mid-ride snacks) in the downtube.

The 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears helps when you are grinding up hills or getting through rough gravel, and wide 700x40c gravel tires adds stability and traction. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents.

All Checkpoint SL and SLR come set up with tubeless 700x40mm tires. Valves, sealant, and rim strip included.

Want a crisp shifting electronic drivetrain on your Checkpoint? Check out the Trek Checkpoint SL 6 eTap, with an upgraded 1X 12-speed drivetrain.

Due to supply-chain issues, Specs are subject to change without notice.

IsoSpeed works by absorbing bumps in the road and trail, so you can ride stronger and more comfortably without sacrificing the feel and efficiency of a traditional bike.


It challenges other vibration-damping tech by maintaining the same diamond-shape frame as traditional bikes but decoupling the seat tube from the frame. This allows the bike to respond and maneuver just like a standard race bike, while the decoupled seat tube enables enough vertical flex to elevate comfort for every rider.


This simplified and smart design soaks up vibration for a smooth ride without bogging you down with energy-gobbling suspension.

Integrated frame bag and fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water.

Built-in storage compartment in the downtube lets you stow tools and gear.

All Trek Checkpoint SL and SLR models come tubeless out of the box. Sealant, valves, and rim stips included.


Ditching the tubes and going tubeless will help you get the most performance out of your tires. There are no tubes to pinch, so you can run lower pressures for better traction, and you get more control and a smoother, faster ride. As an added bonus, a tubeless setup can help seal punctures before they become flats.

bike frame with labeled dimensions
Bike Sizes:
49 cm52 cm54 cm56 cm58 cm61 cm
A. Reach 39.3cm 39.9cm 40.3cm 40.7cm 41.1cm 41.7cm
B. Stack 53.8cm 55.3cm 57.1cm 59.2cm 60.9cm 63.9cm
C. Standover 73.5cm 76.5cm 78.9cm 80.9cm 82.9cm 85.9cm
D. Effective Top Tube 54.1cm 55.5cm 57cm 58.4cm 59.7cm 61.7cm
E. Head Tube Angle 71.2° 71.6° 71.8° 72.2° 72.3° 72.6°
F. Head Tube Length 9cm 10.5cm 12.5cm 14.5cm 16.5cm 19.5cm
G. Seat Tube Angle 74.1° 73.7° 73.2° 72.8° 72.5° 72.1°
H. Seat Tube Length 49cm 52cm 54cm 56cm 58cm 61cm
J. Bottom Bracket Drop 7.8cm 7.8cm 7.6cm 7.6cm 7.4cm 7.4cm
K. Fork Rake/Offset 4.5cm 4.5cm 4.5cm 4.5cm 4.5cm 4.5cm
L. Trail 7.4cm 7.1cm 7cm 6.7cm 6.6cm 6.5cm
M. Wheelbase 102.5cm 103.3cm 104.1cm 104.8cm 105.8cm 107cm
O. Chainstay Length 43.5cm 43.5cm 43.5cm 43.5cm 43.5cm 43.5cm

Sizing

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
Fork Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Rims Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, presta valve
Hubs Front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle
Rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle
Spokes 14g stainless steel
Tires Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40c
Bottom Bracket Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Crankset Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30
Shifters Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on
Rear Derailleur Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed
Chain Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed
Rotors Shimano SM-RT70, centerlock, 160mm
Handlebars Bontrager Elite Gravel
Tape/Grips Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
Stem Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree
Seatpost Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length
Saddle Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails
Pedals Sold separately
Accessories & Extras Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN Store SKU
Satin Mercury/Satin Carbon Smoke / 52cm 601842588291 5260798 BIK642302632
Satin Mercury/Satin Carbon Smoke / 54cm 601842588284 5260799 BIK644110382
Satin Mercury/Satin Carbon Smoke / 56cm 601842588277 5260800 BIK643802622
Satin Mercury/Satin Carbon Smoke / 58cm 601842588260 5260801 BIK641281442
Radioactive Red/Nautical Navy / 54cm 601842588222 5260805 BIK622810282
Radioactive Red/Nautical Navy / 58cm 601842588208 5260807 BIK627978582