Trek Checkpoint SL 7 Gen.3 Force XPLR AXS E1 Dark Red / Carbon Red Smoke Splatter gravel bike 2026

Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS 3rd Generation Vélo Gravel bike Dark Red/Carbon Red Smoke Splatter 2026

Carbon gravel bike bike designed for long-distance adventure, equipped with a wireless SRAM Force XPLR AXS electronic drivetrain , carbon wheels and a frame optimized for comfort and versatility.

High-end carbon gravel bike bike with electronic drivetrain , large tire clearance and endurance and performance-oriented equipment.

Frame

• OCLV Carbon 500 Series
• IsoSpeed system for vibration absorption
• Integrated storage in the down tube
• Multiple mounting options: mudguards, luggage racks, panniers
• RCS Headset
• Invisible internal cable routing
• Threaded T47 Bottom bracket
• Flat Mount rotor Brakes
• Removable front derailleur support
• UDH paw
• 142 x 12 mm Thru axle

Fork

• All carbon Checkpoint
• Carbon tapered head tube
• Mudguard and luggage rack fixings
• Flat Mount Brakes
• 12 x 100 mm Thru axle

Electrical system

• SRAM AXS battery with charger

SRAM Force XPLR AXS 13-speed Drivetrain

• SRAM Force AXS E1 shifters
• SRAM Force XPLR AXS Rear derailleur (max 46 teeth)
• SRAM Force XPLR 40-tooth DUB Wide Crankset
• Lengths: 165 / 170 / 172.5 / 175 mm depending on size
• SRAM DUB Wide T47 threaded bottom bracket
• SRAM XG-1371 10-46 Cassette ( 13s )

Bontrager carbon wheels

• Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V carbon OCLV
• 35 mm rim profile
• Tubeless Ready
• 100x12 / 142x12 mm thru axle hubs
• SRAM XD-R Freehub body

Tires

• Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42mm
• Tubeless Ready with GR puncture protection
• Compatible with tires up to 50 mm (without mudguards)
• Up to 42 mm with mudguard

Braking

• SRAM Paceline
• Diameter 160 mm
• Maximum compatibility: 180 mm front and rear

Cockpit and components

• Bontrager Pro Gravel bike aluminum Handlebar
• Width: 40 to 46 cm depending on size
• Bontrager Pro Blendr compatible Stem (-7°)
• Bontrager Supertack Perf handlebar tape

Saddle and seatpost

• Verse Short Elite Saddle (hollow magnesium rails, 145 mm)
• Bontrager carbon Seatpost 27.2mm (8mm offset)

Weight

• 9.33 kg (ML size with TLR fluid, without inner tubes)
• Maximum total weight: 125 kg (bike + cyclist + luggage)

Summary

High-end gravel bike Assembly with SRAM Force XPLR AXS 13-speed drivetrain , 35mm carbon wheels and ultra-comfortable IsoSpeed frame : a bike built for adventure and long-distance performance.