Gravel bike Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS 3rd gen. 2026

Why choose the Checkpoint SL 5 AXS 3rd gen. for your gravel bike adventures?

The Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS 3rd Gen 2026 is a gravel bike bike with a lightweight OCLV 500 carbon frame and Gravel bike Endurance geometry that promotes a higher riding position and shorter reach , ideal for long days on the trails. The frame incorporates IsoSpeed technology, which absorbs vibrations from rough terrain, providing a smoother ride and reducing fatigue on long rides.

How does the SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain improve your gravel bike experience?

The Checkpoint SL 5 AXS 3rd Gen is equipped with the SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed drivetrain , a wireless solution that ensures fast, precise, and smooth gear changes, even on the most challenging terrain. Designed specifically for gravel bike , this drivetrain offers a wide gear range, allowing cyclists to easily tackle steep climbs, fast descents, and everything in between.

What are the other advantages of the Checkpoint SL 5 AXS 3rd gen. for gravel bike ?

The Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS gravel bike is not only high-performing but also versatile. Its frame offers generous clearance for tires up to 50mm. Furthermore, it features multiple mounting points on the frame and fork , allowing you to attach panniers and bottle cages, whether for bikepacking or extended gravel bike rides. With the 3rd generation Checkpoint SL 5 AXS, every ride becomes a new adventure, with all the comfort and performance you need to push your limits.

Technical specifications:

• Frame : OCLV Carbon 500 Series, IsoSpeed
• Fork : Checkpoint full carbon
• Drivetrain : SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS
• Shifters and braking system : SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS
• Cassette : SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed
• Crankset : SRAM Apex 1, 40 teeth, axle
• Brakes : SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160 mm
• Rims : Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready
• Tires : Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready
• Saddle : Verse Short Comp, steel rails
• Handlebar : Bontrager Elite Gravel bike
• Weight : 9.50 kg