It's right for you if...

You want a carbon gravel bike for exploring the beyond, and want to save on parts you can upgrade over time. You want the gravel-smoothing benefits of IsoSpeed tech that soaks up chatter from below so can ride stronger longer, and plenty of mounts to carry all your gear and hydration.

The tech you get

A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, frame and fork mounts, and clearance for 50mm tires (as measured). A 12-speed 1x SRAM Apex XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seatpost, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels with 42mm tires.

The final word

When you're ready to load up and explore the road less traveled, reach for Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3. This capable and comfortable gravel bike balances price and performance with a blend of components that deliver reliably and a frame that's packed with road-smoothing features.

Why you'll love it

1. Checkpoint's Gravel Endurance geometry lets you sit higher up and features a shorter reach to keep you comfortable on all-day gravel adventures, light singletrack, bikepacking trips, and more
2. Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher longer
3. A SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed drivetrain offers precise, fully wireless shifting that's made for the roughest roads
4. Clearance for 50mm tires (as measured) means you can add extra traction and cushion for rowdy gravel roads
5. You can haul it all with large internal frame storage and mounts galore on the frame and fork for hydration, front and rear racks, fenders, and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit Checkpoint
6. Dropper post and suspension fork compatible (except size XS)

SPECIFICATIONS

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

Frameset
Frame    500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle
Fork    Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle
Max compatible fork travel    40mm (XS: compatible with rigid fork only)

Weight
Weight    ML - 9.50 kg / 20.95 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).

E-system
Battery    SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)

Drivetrain
*Shifter    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
SRAM Apex, 12 speed
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed
Rear derailleur    SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog
*Crank    Size: XS, S
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length
Size: M
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length
Size: ML, L
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length
Size: XL
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length
Bottom bracket    SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette    SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed
Chain    SRAM Apex, 12 speed
Max chainring size    1x:44 2x: 46/30

Wheels
Wheel front    Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 100x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples
Wheel rear    Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 142x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples
Skewer front    Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Skewer rear    Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Tire    Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm
Tire part    Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Rim strip    Bontrager TLR
Max tire size    50mm without fenders, 42mm with fenders

Components
*Saddle    Size: XS, S
Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155mm width
Size: M, ML, L, XL
Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost    Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length
*Handlebar    Size: XS
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40cm width
Size: S, M
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42cm width
Size: ML, L
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44cm width
Size: XL
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46cm width
Handlebar tape    Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
*Stem    Size: XS
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length
Size: S
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length
Size: M, ML
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
Size: L
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
Size: XL
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length
Brake rotor    SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm
Rotor size    Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm 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.