Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 2027 (Trek Black/Matte Carbon Smoke)

Description

The Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS is part of Trek’s 2027 gravel bike range. The 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 50 mm tyres (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, so you can you float over chatter and potholes. It comes equipped with a wireless SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road.

Why buy from Spokerite

Spokerite is the online store of CycloPro, an authorised Trek dealer at Walmer Downs in Gqeberha. When you order this bike from us, our own workshop mechanics assemble and safety-check it. It arrives ready to ride. Because we are an authorised dealer, Trek’s official warranty covers your bike. You also get a local workshop for setup, bike fitting and servicing.

Not sure if this is the right bike for you? Browse our other gravel bikes or contact our team for advice. You can also read more about this model on Trek’s official website.

Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS specifications

Frameset

Frame

500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden mudguard mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, RCS Headset System, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142×12 mm chamfered thru axle

Fork

Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, mudguard mounts, triple rack mounts, flat-mount disc, 12×100 mm chamfered thru axle

Wheels

Valve

Bontrager XXX TLR valve, 50 mm

Skewer rear

Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever

Wheel rear

Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 142×12 mm thru axle

Tyre

Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700×42 mm

Tyre part

Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz

Wheel front

Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 100×12 mm thru axle

Skewer front

Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle

Rim strip

Bontrager TLR

Drivetrain

Chain

SRAM Apex, 12-speed

Crank

SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length (XS, S)
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170 mm length (M)
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm length (ML, L)
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175 mm length (XL)

Rear derailleur

SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog

Cassette

SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed

Bottom bracket

SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Shifter

SRAM Apex AXS, 12-speed

Components

Stem

Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length (XS)
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length (S)
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length (M, ML)
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length (L)
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length (XL)

Saddle

Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width (XS, S)
Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width (M, ML, L, XL)

Handlebar

Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm width (XS)
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42 cm width (S, M)
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44 cm width (ML, L)
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46 cm width (XL)

Brake rotor

SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm

Seatpost

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

Handlebar tape

Bontrager Supertack Perf tape

Electric parts

Battery

SRAM AXS battery pack (with charger)

Accessories

Headset part (see also: Bearing)

Bontrager Headset Expander Plug and Top Cap

Bag

Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

Trek may change specifications without notice. Please confirm the spec with us before you order.