Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 - 2025 

It's right for you if...

You're ready to ride further and explore more, and want a gravel bike that's up to the task – and more. You want the road-smoothing benefits of IsoSpeed, plus upgrades that matter, like carbon wheels and SRAM's Force AXS D2 wireless drivetrain.

The tech you get

A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, clearance for 50 mm tyres (as measured), and frame and fork mounts. A 12-speed 1x SRAM Force XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seat post, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V wheels with 42 mm tyres.

The final word

Looking for a bike built to go far? Reach for the Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3. This adventure-tuned gravel rig is purpose-built with chatter-smoothing IsoSpeed and Gravel Endurance geometry, tons of mounts for gear, plus an upgraded drivetrain for clean shifts and carbon wheels to keep things light.

Why you'll love it

• The 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, bike-packing trips and more
• Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher for longer
• You get upgrades that matter – like the carbon Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V wheels and SRAM Force AXS D2 wireless electronic 12-speed drivetrain
• Clearance for 50 mm tyres (as measured) means that you can add extra traction and cushion for rowdy roads and stretches of singletrack
• You can haul it all with large internal frame storage and mounts galore on the frame and fork for hydration, front and rear racks, mudguards and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit the Checkpoint
• Dropper post and suspension fork compatible (except size XS)

SPECS

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, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle

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

WHEELS

Wheel front: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru axle

Wheel rear: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless-Ready, 35 mm rim depth, SRAM XD-R driver, 142x12 mm thru axle

Skewer front: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever

Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever

Tyre part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz

Rim strip: Bontrager TLR

Max tyre size: 50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards

E-SYSTEM

Battery: SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)

DRIVETRAIN

Shifter:

- Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL | SRAM Force AXS D2, 12-speed

- Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL | SRAM Force AXS D2, 12 speed

Rear derailleur: SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2, 44T max cog

Crank:

- Size: XS, S | SRAM Force 1 D2, 40T, DUB, 165 mm length

- Size: M | SRAM Force 1 D2, 40T, DUB, 170 mm length

- Size: ML, L | SRAM Force 1 D2, 40T, DUB, 172.5 mm length

- Size: XL  SRAM Force 1 D2, 40T, DUB, 175 mm length

Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Cassette: SRAM XG-1271, 10-44, 12-speed

Max. chainring size: 1x:44 2x: 46/30

COMPONENTS

Saddle:

- Size: XS, S | Verse Short Elite, hollow magnesium rails, 155 mm width

- Size: M, ML, L, XL | Verse Short Elite, hollow magnesium rails, 145 mm width

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

Handlebar:

- Size: XS | Bontrager Pro Gravel, 40 cm width

- Size: S, M | Bontrager Pro Gravel, 42 cm width

- Size: ML, L | Bontrager Pro Gravel, 44 cm width

- Size: XL | Bontrager Pro Gravel, 46 cm width

Handlebar tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf tape

Stem:

- Size: XS | Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length

- Size: S | Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length

- Size: M, ML | Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length

- Size: L | Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length

- Size: XL | Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length

Brake: SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc

Brake rotor: SRAM CentreLine X, CentreLock, round edge, 160 mm

Rotor size: Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front and rear

WEIGHT

Weight: ML - 9.00 kg / 19.85 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).

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