Description
Trek Checkpoint SL 5 - Deep Smoke: The Ultimate Gravel Grinder
Embark on your next epic adventure with the Trek Checkpoint SL 5, a carbon gravel bike that's engineered to push the limits of exploration. Combining the lightweight performance of OCLV Carbon with the robust Shimano GRX drivetrain, terrain-smoothing damped IsoSpeed, and an array of thoughtful features, this bike stands ready to tackle the most ambitious bikepacking excursions and gravel races.
Designed For: Whether you're clad in chamois or casual cut-offs, planning a multi-day bikepacking journey or gearing up for a challenging gravel race, the Checkpoint SL 5 is your ticket to adventure. Ideal for riders who demand a blend of speed and comfort, along with the versatility to carry gear across mixed terrains.
Advanced Features:
- Crafted with a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame featuring damped rear IsoSpeed for enhanced comfort and carbon armor for protection.
- Progressive geometry ensures stability at speed and efficiency on climbs, bolstered by internal frame storage for your essentials.
- Hidden cable routing ensures compatibility with bags and clean aesthetics, complemented by integrated mounts for frames, forks, racks, and mudguards.
- Equipped with a carbon fork and a 2x12 Shimano GRX drivetrain, optimized for ascents and rough gravel, paired with Paradigm SL wheels for dependable rolling.
- Compatibility with a dropper post enables confident handling on steep descents, fitting tyres up to 45c for unparalleled traction and stability.
The Final Word: The Checkpoint SL 5 marries the unmatched ride quality of an OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed and gravel-specific geometry. This blend not only promises speed and comfort but also integrates internal storage and a drivetrain designed for the unpredictable nature of gravel.
Why It's Beyond Compare:
- Features a gravel-oriented 2x12 Shimano GRX drivetrain, ensuring you're well-equipped for whatever the road throws at you.
- Massive tyre clearance accommodates up to 45c tyres, offering unmatched stability and traction across all conditions.
- Multipurpose mounts across the fork, frame, and rack ensure you're ready for both day-long excursions and extended bikepacking trips.
- A discreet internal storage compartment provides a secure place to store tools and gear, maintaining the bike's sleek profile.
- IsoSpeed technology absorbs the road's roughness, providing a smoother ride without compromising the bike's lively feel.
Step into the world of unbridled gravel riding with the Trek Checkpoint SL 5 - Satin Mercury/Satin Carbon Smoke. Its unparalleled combination of innovative features and components makes every ride an adventure waiting to be discovered.
Specification
Trek Checkpoint SL 5 Specification
FRAMESET
Frame | 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 |
Fork | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
WEIGHT
Weight | 56 - 9.65 kg / 21.28 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). |
DRIVETRAIN
Shifter |
Shimano GRX RX610, 12-speed |
Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820, braze-on, down swing |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820, 36T max cog |
Crank |
Size: 49 Size: 52 Size: 54, 56 Size: 58, 61 |
Bottom Bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
Cassette | Shimano 105 7100, 11-36, 12-speed |
Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
Max. Chainring Size | 1x: 46T, 2x: 50/37 |
WHEELS
Hub Front |
Bontrager alloy, |
Skewer Front | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
Hub Rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
Skewer Rear |
Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
Rim | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
Tyre | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40 mm |
Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
Rim Strip | Bontrager TLR |
Max. Chainring Size | See service manual |
COMPONENTS
Saddle |
Size: 49, 52 Size: 54, 56, 58, 61 |
Seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length |
Handlebar |
Size: 49 Size: 52 Size: 54, 56 Size: 58, 61 |
Handlebar Tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf Tape |
Stem |
Size: 49 Size: 52, 54 Size: 56, 58 Size: 61 |
Brake Rotor | Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm |
Rotor Size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear |
Sizing
Trek Checkpoint SL 5 Sizing
Size | Rider Height | Inseam |
49 | 156 - 163 cm (5'1" - 5'4") | 74 - 77 cm (29" - 30") |
52 | 163 - 168 cm (5'4" - 5'6") | 76 - 79 cm (30" - 31") |
54 | 168 - 174 cm (5'6" - 5'11") | 78 - 82 cm (31" - 32") |
56 | 174 - 180 cm (5'9" - 5'11") | 81 - 85 cm (32" - 33") |
58 | 180 - 185 cm (5'11" - 6'1") | 84 - 87 cm (33" - 34") |
61 | 185 - 191 cm (6'1" -6'3") | 86 - 90 cm (34" - 35") |
Geometry
Trek Checkpoint SL 5 Geometry
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
SIZING TABLE
Frame Size Number | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
A - Seat Tube | 49.0 | 52.0 | 54.0 | 56.0 | 58.0 | 61.0 |
B - Seat Tube Angle | 74.1° | 73.7° | 73.2° | 72.8° | 72.5° | 72.1° |
C - Head Tube Length | 9.0 | 10.5 | 12.5 | 14.5 | 16.5 | 19.5 |
D - Head Angle | 71.2° | 71.6° | 71.8° | 72.2° | 72.3° | 72.6° |
E - Effective Top Tube | 54.1 | 55.5 | 57.0 | 58.4 | 59.7 | 61.7 |
G - Bottom Bracket Drop | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
H - Chainstay Length | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 |
I - Offset | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
J - Trail | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
K - Wheelbase | 102.5 | 103.3 | 104.1 | 104.8 | 105.8 | 107.0 |
L - Standover | 73.5 | 76.5 | 78.9 | 80.9 | 82.9 | 85.9 |
M - Frame Reach | 39.3 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 40.7 | 41.1 | 41.7 |
N - Frame Stack | 53.8 | 55.3 | 57.1 | 59.2 | 60.9 | 63.9 |
Stem Length | 70.0 | 80.0 | 80.0 | 90.0 | 90.0 | 100.0 |