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Overview
Features
Specs
Sizing
Geometry

It's so perfect

You’re set to tackle longer rides and deeper adventures, seeking a gravel bike that can handle everything and more. You want the comfort of IsoSpeed technology to smooth out rough roads and key upgrades like carbon wheels and SRAM’s Force AXS D2 wireless drivetrain to enhance your ride.

The technology you get

It has a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame equipped with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, and room for 50 mm tyres (as measured), along with frame and fork mounts. It features a 12-speed 1x SRAM Force XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, a carbon seat post, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V wheels fitted with 42 mm tyres.

Generally

If you're searching for a bike designed for long-distance adventures, the Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 is your go-to. This gravel bike is engineered with IsoSpeed technology to smooth out rough terrain, Gravel Endurance geometry for comfort on extended rides, plenty of gear mounts, and an upgraded drivetrain for smooth shifting, all while keeping weight low with carbon wheels.

 

Why would you love it?

If you're searching for a bike designed for long-distance adventures, the Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 is your go-to. This gravel bike is engineered with IsoSpeed technology to smooth out rough terrain, Gravel Endurance geometry for comfort on extended rides, plenty of gear mounts, and an upgraded drivetrain for smooth shifting, all while keeping weight low with carbon wheels.

The Walkthrough

IsoSpeed comfort tech

IsoSpeed comfort tech

IsoSpeed comfort technology absorbs potholes and road bumps, reducing fatigue and allowing you to ride longer and stronger with ease.

 
New Gravel Endurance geometry

New Gravel Endurance geometry

The updated Gravel Endurance geometry offers a relaxed, upright riding position, ensuring comfort even on your longest and most strenuous adventures.

 
Suspension fork and dropper post compatible

Suspension fork and dropper post compatible

The Checkpoint SL now supports dropper posts and suspension forks with up to 40 mm of travel, allowing you to tackle rougher gravel and steeper descents with greater confidence.

 

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

Frame
500 Series OCLV Carbon, Full System Foil tube shaping, IsoFlow seat tube, RCS Headset System, electronic or mechanical routing, removable aero chain keeper, T47 BB, flat mount disc, UDH, 142x12 mm thru axle
Fork
Madone Gen 8 full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle

Weight
ML - 8.43 kg / 18.59 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit
This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).

Battery
SRAM AXS battery pack (with charger)

Shifter
SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 12-speed
Front derailleur
SRAM Rival D1 AXS, braze-on
Rear derailleur
SRAM Rival AXS
*Crank
Size: XS, S
SRAM Rival AXS w/ power meter, 48/35, DUB, 165 mm length
Size: M
SRAM Rival AXS w/ power meter, 48/35, DUB, 170 mm length
Size: ML, L
SRAM Rival AXS w/ power meter, 48/35, DUB, 172.5 mm length
Size: XL
SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter, 48/35, DUB, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket
SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette
SRAM XG-1250, 10-36, 12-speed
Max. chainring size
1x: 54T, 2x: 56/43

Wheel front
Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35 mm rim depth, 100x12 mm thru axle
Wheel rear
Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, SRAM XD-R driver, 142x12 mm thru-axle
Skewer front
Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle
Skewer rear
Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Tyre
Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 170 tpi, 700x28 mm
Rim strip
Bontrager TLR
Max tyre size
32 mm (as measured, see manual for details)

*Saddle
Size: XS, S
Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width
Size: M, ML, L, XL
Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
*Seatpost
Size: XS, S, M, XL
Madone aero carbon seat post, 0 mm offset, short length
Size: ML, L
Madone aero carbon seat post, 0 mm offset, long length
*Handlebar
Size: XS
Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 36 cm control width, 40 cm drop width
Size: S, M
Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 38 cm control width, 42 cm drop width
Size: ML, L
Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 40 cm control width, 44 cm drop width
Size: XL
Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 80 mm reach, 121 mm drop, 42 cm control width, 46 cm drop width
*Stem
Size: XS
Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 80 mm length
Size: S, M
Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 90 mm length
Size: ML, L
Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 100 mm length
Size: XL
Trek RCS Pro, -7-degree, 110 mm length
Brake rotor
SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm
Rotor size
Max brake rotor sizes: 180 mm front, 160 mm rear

Size

XS

S

M

ML

L

XL

Rider Height

143 - 158 cm

4'8" - 5'2"

158 - 162 cm

5'2" - 5'4"

162 - 173 cm

5'4" - 5'8"

173 - 179 cm

5'8" - 5'10"

179 - 188 cm

5'10" - 6'2"

188 - 213 cm

6'2" - 7'0"

Inseam

67 - 74 cm

26" - 29"

74 - 76 cm

29" - 30"

76 - 81 cm

30" - 32"

81 - 84 cm

32" - 33"

84 - 88 cm

33" - 35"

88 - 100 cm

35" - 39"

Geometry

Labelled bike diagram showing geometry points A to N.
Geometry diagram labelling frame measurements A to N. Each label corresponds to a row in the geometry table below.

All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.

Sizing table
Frame size letter Wheel sizeA — Seat tubeB — Seat tube angle Effective seat tube angleC — Head tube lengthD — Head angleE — Effective top tubeG — Bottom bracket dropH — Chainstay lengthI — OffsetJ — TrailK — WheelbaseL — StandoverM — Frame reachN — Frame stack
XS700c44.574.0°72.7°8.671.0°53.67.643.04.97.1101.374.638.053.5
S700c48.074.0°73.0°10.671.4°54.77.643.04.96.8102.277.238.655.6
M700c50.573.3°72.8°13.071.6°56.67.643.04.96.8103.479.939.157.9
ML700c53.073.3°72.8°15.172.0°57.87.643.04.96.4104.281.339.760.1
L700c55.073.3°72.8°17.172.1°58.97.643.04.96.4105.283.740.262.0
XL700c57.573.3°72.8°19.172.4°60.17.643.04.96.2106.286.140.864.0

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