Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Bike (2025)

Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gravel Bike in brown and black. Trek Reference: 5321685

The Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 is a carbon gravel bike designed to explore beyond. Its lightweight carbon frame is built with Gravel Endurance geometry, numerous mounts, and clearance for up to 50 mm tires (according to measurements). Additionally, the IsoSpeed comfort technology absorbs annoying road vibrations and lets you float over bumps. It features upgrades where they matter most, such as carbon wheels and seatpost, and a wireless SRAM Force AXS D2 drivetrain.

It's ideal for you if...

You are ready to cover more miles and explore further, and you need a gravel bike that can handle it all... and more. You want to enjoy the smoothness provided by IsoSpeed, along with other significant upgrades like carbon wheels and a wireless SRAM Force AXS D2 drivetrain.

Technology included

A carbon OCLV Series 500 frame with carbon fork, internal storage in the down tube, clearance for 50 mm tires (according to measurements), and frame and fork mounts. A fully wireless SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x 12-speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seatpost, and Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V Tubeless Ready wheels with 42 mm tires.

The final word

Looking for a bike for long-distance rides? Get the Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3. This gravel bike is built for adventure and features Gravel Endurance geometry and IsoSpeed that smooths vibrations, multiple mounts for carrying your gear, a new drivetrain for precise shifting, and carbon wheels that keep the weight in check.


Specifications

Frame Set

• Frame: OCLV Carbon Series 500, IsoSpeed, internal storage cover for the down tube, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible internal routing, 47D, flat mount disc, integrated chain protector, removable derailleur hanger, UDH, 142x12 mm thru-axle
• Fork: Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle

Wheels

• Front Wheel: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru axle
• Rear Wheel: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35mm rim profile, SRAM XD-R adapter, 142x12 mm thru axle
• Front Axle: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
• Rear Axle: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
• Tire Sealant: Bontrager TLR, 6oz
• Max Tire Size: 50 mm without fenders, 42 mm with fenders.

Electrical System

• Battery: SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)

Drivetrain

• Shifters: SRAM Force AXS D2, 12-speed
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2, max. 44T cassette
• Crankset: SRAM Force 1 D2, 40T, DUB, 170 mm length
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
• Cassette: SRAM XG-1271, 10-44, 12-speed
• Max Chainring Size: 1x: 44T, 2x: 46/30T

Components

• Seat: Verse Short Elite, hollow magnesium rails, 145 mm width
• Seatpost: Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm setback, 330 mm length
• Handlebar: Bontrager Pro Gravel, 42 cm width (S M)
• Handlebar Tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf handlebar tape
• Brakes: SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc
• Brake Rotors: SRAM CenterLine X, centerlock, 160 mm
• Max Rotor Size: 180 mm front and rear

Weight

• Weight: ML - 9.00 kg / 19.85 lbs (with TLR sealant, without tubes)
• Weight Limit: This bike has a maximum weight limit (combined weight of bike, rider, and load) of 125 kg.