Description

The Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS is part of Trek’s 2027 gravel bike range. The Checkmate SLR 7 AXS is a carbon gravel race bike built to toe the line and kick up dust on the long and rough road. To deliver ultimate race-day performance, Checkmate combines a lightweight aero design with IsoSpeed and Gravel Race geometry that keeps you poised for the attack without eating up your energy. It’s topped off with a SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 wireless drivetrain, carbon wheels, and Trek Aero RSL bar/stem for a lightweight build.

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 Checkmate SLR 7 AXS specifications

Frameset

Frame

800 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, hidden mudguard 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

Checkmate SLR full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, hidden mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12×100 mm thru axle

Wheels

Wheel rear

Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 25 mm rim width, SRAM XD-R driver, 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 Aeolus Pro 3V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 25 mm rim width, 100×12 mm thru axle

Valve

Bontrager XXX TLR valve, 55 mm

Skewer front

Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle

Rim strip

Bontrager TLR

Skewer rear

Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever

Drivetrain

Chain

SRAM Force E1, 12/13-speed

Crank

SRAM Force XPLR with AXS Power Meter, 42T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length (XS, S)
SRAM Force XPLR with AXS Power Meter, 42T, DUB Wide, 170 mm length (M, ML)
SRAM Force XPLR with AXS Power Meter, 42T, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm length (L, XL)

Rear derailleur

SRAM Force XPLR AXS, 46T max cog

Cassette

SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371, 10-46, 13-speed

Bottom bracket

SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Shifter

SRAM Force AXS E1

Components

Saddle

Bontrager Aeolus Pro, carbon rails, 145 mm width (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL)
Trek Aeolus Pro, carbon fibre rails, AirLoom lattice 145 mm width (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL)

Seatpost

KVF aero carbon seat post, 5 mm offset, 280 mm length

Handlebar tape

Trek EcoTack (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL)
Trek gel cork (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL)

Brake rotor

SRAM Paceline X, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL)
SRAM CentreLine X, CentreLock, round edge, 160 mm (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL)

Electric parts

Battery

SRAM AXS battery pack (with charger)

Accessories

Headset part (see also: Bearing)

Bontrager Headset Expander Plug and Top Cap

Handlebar/stem (integrated)

Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Race Fit, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 37 cm control width, 40 cm drop width, 70 mm stem length (XS)
Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Race Fit, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 39 cm control width, 42 cm drop width, 80 mm stem length (S)
Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Race Fit, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 39 cm control width, 42 cm drop width, 90 mm stem length (M)
Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Race Fit, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 41 cm control width, 44 cm drop width, 100 mm stem length (ML, L)
Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Race Fit, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 41 cm control width, 44 cm drop width, 110 mm stem length (XL)

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