Trek Checkpoint SL 5 – 2023 – Radioactive Red / Nautical Navy

The name Checkpoint has become synonymous with gravel riding, and the SL 5 gives you incredible spec that’s at home on a variety of terrains and adventure types.

This model comes with a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Rear IsoSpeed for comfort in the saddle and carbon armour protecting the downtube from rock strikes. The progressive geometry is stable at speed, and efficient when you’re grinding up a climb. There’s storage inside the downtube for puncture repair essentials and all cables are routed through the headtube, so they won’t interfere with your bikepacking bags. There are a plethora of mounting points for all kinds of accessories. For commuters and tourers, there are pannier rack and mudguard mounts. If you’re going lightweight, then use the bolts on the underside of the toptube to fit the Bontrager integrated frame bag. There are plenty of bottle holder mounts in/under the front triangle, plus triple fork bolts for even more bottles or gear cages.

The carbon fork dampens down trail buzz to reduce hand fatigue and provides stiff, precise steering. The 2×11 Shimano GRX drivetrain uses a mix of 600 series shifters and 800 series derailleurs for the best balance of cost and performance. With a 46/30 chainset and 11-34 cassette, you get excellent low-range gearing for grinding up steep double track but still retain enough top-end speed that you’ll only spin out on the fastest tarmac descents. GRX 400 hydraulic disc brakes provide excellent stopping power for keeping your speed under control, no matter the conditions.

Light, fast and comfortable. The Checkpoint SL 5 gives you the unmatched ride quality of an OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed and gravel-specific geometry, plus internal storage and a drivetrain built for rough terrain.