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Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike made for epic all-road adventures. It's built with a Shimano GRX drive train and hydraulic disc brakes, but the defining feature of this model is the lightweight OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed, a decoupler at the top tube/seat tube junction that provides additional compliance over rough terrain so you can stay stronger for longer.
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 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 and carbon armour, a progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, internal storage, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, integrated frame bag mounts and rack and mudguard mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, a 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel and Paradigm SL wheels. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents.
The final word
Light, fast, 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.
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Bottom bracket
Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Brand
TREK
Casette
Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed
Chain
Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed
Crankset
Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175 mm length
Derailleurs
Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog
Frame info
500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12 mm thru axle
Handlebar
Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width
Rims
Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve
Saddle
Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
Shifters
Shimano GRX RX600, 11-speed
Size
58CM
Tyres front / rear
Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40 c