Description
Trek Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 – Carbon Gravel Bike
The Trek Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 is built for riders who want speed, versatility, and comfort on every gravel adventure. Crafted from lightweight OCLV carbon, it combines Trek’s Gravel Endurance geometry with IsoSpeed frame technology to smooth out rough terrain, letting you ride further with less fatigue.
With clearance for up to 50 mm tyres and multiple frame and fork mounts, you can load up for bikepacking trips, long endurance events, or fast weekend escapes. The SRAM Rival AXS wireless 12-speed drivetrain delivers crisp, reliable shifting with modern gearing to handle steep climbs and fast descents, while hidden internal cable routing keeps the bike sleek and low-maintenance.
Whether it’s all-day rides, gravel racing, or off-the-map exploration, the Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 is your ticket to unlocking new roads and new horizons.
Key Features:
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Lightweight OCLV carbon frame with IsoSpeed vibration-damping technology
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Gravel Endurance geometry for stability and comfort over long distances
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Wireless SRAM Rival AXS 12-speed drivetrain for precision and reliability
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Tyre clearance for up to 50 mm for maximum traction and comfort
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Ample mounts for bottles, bags, and racks – perfect for bikepacking and touring
Specification
| Frameset | |
| Frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden mudguard mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle |
| Fork | Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, mudguard mounts, triple rack mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm chamfered thru axle |
| Weight | |
| Weight | M/L - 9.40 kg / 20.73 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Weight Limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| E-System | |
| Battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifter |
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog |
| Crank | SRAM Rival, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm (XS/S), 170mm (M), 172.5mm (M/L,L), 175mm (XL) |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 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 |
| Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25mm Rim Width, 100x12mm Thru Axle |
| Wheels Rear | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25mm Rim Width, SRAM XD-R 12 Speed Freehub, 142x12mm Thru Axle |
| Skewer Front | Bontrager Switch Chamfered Thru Axle, Removable Lever |
| Skewer Rear | Bontrager Switch Chamfered Thru Axle, Removable Lever |
| Tyre | Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42 mm |
| Tyre Part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim Strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max. Tyre Size | 50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse P3, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel, Alloy, Width: 40cm (XS), 42cm (S/M), 44cm (ML/L), 46cm (XL) |
| Handlebar Tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| Stem | Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, Size: 60 mm (XS), 70mm (S), 80mm (M/ML), 90mm (L), 100mm (XL) |
| Brake Rotor | SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm |
| Rotor Size | Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front and rear |
*Trek reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice.
Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
