Description
It’s right for you if…
Chamois or cut-off shorts, bikepacking trip or brutal day of gravel racing – you’re going to ride far, go fast and have a great time. You’d rather spend your money on a lightweight carbon frame than a top-of-the-line drive train, but you still expect your workhorse gravel bike to perform. You want a bike that’s both fast and comfortable, and you want endless carrying options for gravel races and everyday adventures.
The tech you get
A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Rear IsoSpeed, powerful flat-mount hydraulic disc brakes, a full 2×11 Shimano 105 group set and 700×40 Bontrager GR1 Team Issue Tubeless Ready gravel tyres. Checkpoint SL 5 also has Control Freak internal cable routing, a Bontrager Elite IsoZone handlebar with foam pads integrated into the tops and drops, 12 mm thru axles, mudguard and rack mounts, and Stranglehold dropouts.
The final word
Light, fast, comfortable. Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike that nails this trifecta. A quality group set, massive tyre clearance, options for carrying gear, an OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed and a ride quality that can’t be matched.
Why you’ll love it
- The IsoSpeed decoupler cuts down on fatiguing bumps in gravel so you can wander more, reach new places and stay stronger for longer
- This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of riding styles, including gravel rides, bikepacking and daily commutes
- Extra mounts on the top tube, seat tube and both sides of the down tube make it easy to carry extra gear and water
- Massive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any conditions
- The Stranglehold Dropout makes it easy to fine-tune your geometry or run singlespeed
| Specification | |
| Features | |
| The IsoSpeed decoupler cuts down on fatiguing bumps in gravel so you can wander more, reach new places and stay stronger for longer | |
| This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of riding styles, including gravel rides, bikepacking and daily commutes | |
| Extra mounts on the top tube, seat tube and both sides of the down tube make it easy to carry extra gear and water | |
| Massive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any conditions | |
| The Stranglehold Dropout makes it easy to fine-tune your geometry or run singlespeed | |
| Description | |
| Weight | 56 – 9.66 kg / 21.3 lbs |
| Frameset | |
| Frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Rear IsoSpeed, Stranglehold dropouts, tapered head tube, BB90, flat-mount disc brakes, rack mounts and hidden mudguard mounts, Control Freak, internal cable routing, 12 mm thru-axle, 3S chain keeper, Ride Tuned seatmast |
| Fork | Checkpoint carbon disc, carbon tapered steerer, flat-mount disc brakes, rack mounts, hidden mudguard mounts, 12 mm thru axle |
| Wheels | |
| Front Hub | Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 12 mm alloy axle, CenterLock |
| Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 12 mm alloy axle, CenterLock |
| Rims | Bontrager Tubeless Ready |
| Tires | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength side walls, 120 tpi, aramid bead, 700×40 c |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105, braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano 105, 50/34 (compact) |
| Bottom bracket | BB90 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG700, 11-34, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG600, 11-speed |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Comp |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Ride Tuned seatmast cap, 10 mm offset |
| Handlebar | Bontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF, 31.8 mm |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, w/computer and light mounts |
| Grips | Bontrager tape |
| Headset | Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom |
| Brakeset | Shimano BR-R7070 flat-mount hydraulic disc |
Sizing & fit
Proper bike fit is essential for best performance and comfort. Any size and geometry measurements shown on trekbikes.com are for general comparison purposes only. To find your perfect fit, visit an authorised Trek retailer, where an expert skilled at sizing will help you find the appropriate bike and size for your individual needs.
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