Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade

Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 with Carbon Wheel Upgrade

Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 (Colour) Lava/Black Olive
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 (Size)
Size chart
 Size  Rider Height  Inseam
XS  

143 - 158 cm

4'8" - 5'2"

 

67 - 74 cm

26" - 29"

S  

158 - 164 cm

5'2" - 5'5"

 

74 - 77 cm

29" - 30"

M  

164 - 177 cm

5'4" - 5'10"

 

77 - 83 cm

30" - 33"

M/L  

177 - 188 cm

5'10" - 6'2"

 

83 - 88 cm

33" - 35"

L  

188 - 194 cm

6'2" - 6'4"

 

88 - 91 cm

35" - 36"

XL  

194 - 203 cm

6'4" - 6'8"

 

88 - 100 cm

36" - 37"


Price
Regular price $5,199.99
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Pairs well with

Frame:
500 Series OCLV Carbon
Fork:
Checkpoint full carbon
Tires:
Bontrager Girona RSL
Wheels:
Aeolus Elite 35V TLR Carbon Disc
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS
Brakes:
SRAM Apex AXS Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Saddle:
Verse Short Comp
Stem / Handlebar:
Bontrager Elite / Bontrager Elite Gravel
Tire Clearance:
50mm without fenders, 42mm with fenders
Sizes:
XS, SM, MD, ML, LG, XL
Weight (lbs/kg):
ML - 20.95 / 9.50 (with tubes and original aluminum Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels)
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Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is an adventure-ready carbon gravel bike built to roll into the distant horizon.

Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused geometry, room for beefy 50mm tires (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts.

Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, helping you float over chatter and potholes.

It comes equipped with a wireless 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road.

Unlock the speed and performance of a carbon wheel upgrade with Aeolus Elite 35V. This full-carbon, tubeless-ready disc brake gravel wheel balances durability, weight, and aerodynamics for outstanding performance that doesn't break the bank. A proven shape with a 35mm depth and wide 25mm internal width that best supports wider gravel tires make this the perfect high-volume, high-value carbon wheel.

  • 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, bikepacking trips, and more
  • Aeolus Elite 35V Carbon Wheels balances durability, weight, and aerodynamics for outstanding performance
  • Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher longer
  • A SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed drivetrain offers precise, fully wireless shifting that's made for the roughest roads
  • Clearance for 50mm tires (as measured) means you can add extra traction and cushion for rowdy gravel roads
  • You can haul it all with large internal frame storage and mounts galore on the frame and fork for hydration, front and rear racks, fenders, and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit Checkpoint
  • Dropper post and suspension fork compatible (except size XS)

Frameset

  • Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, RCS Headset System, invisible cable routing, T47, flat mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle
  • Fork: Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender
    mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle

Weight

  • Weight: ML - 9.50 kg / 20.95 lbs (with tubes and original aluminum Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels)
  • Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).

E-system

  • Battery: SRAM AXS battery pack (with charger)

Drivetrain

  • Shifter: SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed
  • Rear derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog

  • *Crank:
  1. Size: XS, S: SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length
  2. Size: M: SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length
  3. Size: ML, L: SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length
  4. Size: XL: SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length

  • Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing
  • Cassette: SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed
  • Chain: SRAM Apex, 12 speed
  • Max chainring size: 1x:44 2x: 46/30

Wheels

  • Wheel front: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V TLR Carbon Disc Wheel 100x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples
  • Wheel rear: Aeolus Elite 35V TLR Carbon Disc Wheel 142x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples
  • Skewer front: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle
  • Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
  • Tire: Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm
  • Tire part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
  • Rim strip: Bontrager TLR
  • Max tire size: 50mm without fenders, 42mm with fenders (as measured, see manual for details)

Components

  • *Saddle:
  1. Size: XS, S: Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155mm width
  2. Size: M, ML, L, XL: Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

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

  • *Handlebar:
  1. Size: XS: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40cm width
  2. Size: S, M: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42cm width
  3. Size: ML, L: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44cm width
  4. Size: XL: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46cm width

  • Handlebar tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf tape

  • *Stem
  1. Size: XS: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
  2. Size: S: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
  3. Size: M, ML: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
  4. Size: L: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
  5. Size: XL: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length

  • Brake rotor: SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm
  • Rotor size: Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front & rear

Accessories

  • Bag: Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

*Subject to change without notice

Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V Carbon Wheels

A high-value, high-performance, 35mm deep carbon wheel with a 25mm internal width to best support wider tires.

All Bontrager carbon wheels are warrantied for life for the original purchaser and come with the added protection of Carbon Care. If you structurally damage your wheels while riding in the first two years of ownership, we'll replace them. It’s that easy.

Room For Bigger 50mm Tires*

Checkpoint comes with 42mm tires but can fit bigger, beefier gravel tires to roll over the chunky stuff.

*As measured by Trek

New Gravel Endurance Geometry

The new Gravel Endurance geo features a higher and shorter reach that’s more comfortable and capable for all-day gravel rides. See Size Chart for detailed geometry.