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 and have a great time. You want a bike that's both fast and comfortable, and you want endless options for loading up gear and heading to gravel races and out everyday adventures.

The tech you get

A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with damped rear IsoSpeed and carbon armor, progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, internal frame storage, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, and integrated frame, fork, rack, and fender mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, a 2x12 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. 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.

Why you'll love it

1. It's equipped with rugged, gravel-focused 2x12 Shimano GRX drivetrain that's made for tackling the roads less traveled
2. Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any conditions
3. Fork mounts, frame mounts, and rack and fender mounts allow you to carry all the gear you need for day trips and bikepacking adventures
4. A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear
5. The damped, controlled rebound of the IsoSpeed decoupler soaks up fatiguing bumps without bouncing you around

SPECIFICATIONS

*Please note - spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately

Frameset
Frame    500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal cable routing, downtube storage door, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, dropper post compatible, 142x12mm thru axle
Fork    Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

Weight
Weight    56 - 9.65 kg / 21.28 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit    This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).

Drivetrain
Shifter    Shimano GRX RX610, 12 speed
Front derailleur    Shimano GRX RX820, braze-on, down swing
Rear derailleur    Shimano GRX RX820, 36T max cog
*Crank    Size: 49
Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 165mm length
Size: 52
Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 170mm length
Size: 54, 56
Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 172.5mm length
Size: 58, 61
Shimano GRX RX610, 46/30, 175mm length
Bottom bracket    Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette    Shimano 105 7100, 11-36, 12 speed
Chain    Shimano SLX M7100, 12 speed
Max chainring size    1x: 46T, 2x: 50/37

Wheels
Hub front    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle
Skewer front    Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Hub rear    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle
Skewer rear    Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Rim    Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve
Tire    Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm
Tire part    Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip    Bontrager TLR
Max tire size    See service manual

Components
*Saddle    Size: 49, 52
Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width
Size: 54, 56, 58, 61
Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
Seatpost    Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length
*Handlebar    Size: 49
Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width
Size: 52
Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40 cm width
Size: 54, 56
Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42 cm width
Size: 58, 61
Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width
Handlebar tape    Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
*Stem    Size: 49
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
Size: 52, 54
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
Size: 56, 58
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
Size: 61
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length
Brake rotor    Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm
Rotor size    Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear

Accessories
Bag    Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag

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Bike and frame weights are based off pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.