Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 Gravel Bike 2025 in Bronze Age/Carbon Smoke Matte

The Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 is a carbon gravel bike built to explore the beyond. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with a Gravel Endurance geometry, tons of mounts and clearance for up to 50 mm tyres (as measured). Plus, IsoSpeed comfort tech helps soak up jarring vibrations to help you float over chatter and potholes. It’s decked out with upgrades where you want them most, like carbon wheels and seat post, and a wireless SRAM Force AXS D2 drivetrain.

You’re ready to ride further and explore more, and want a gravel bike that’s up to the task – and more. You want the road-smoothing benefits of IsoSpeed, plus upgrades that matter, like carbon wheels and SRAM’s Force AXS D2 wireless drivetrain.

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

Looking for a bike built to go far? Reach for the Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3. This adventure-tuned gravel rig is purpose-built with chatter-smoothing IsoSpeed and Gravel Endurance geometry, tons of mounts for gear, plus an upgraded drivetrain for clean shifts and carbon wheels to keep things light.

Outfit your bike with either a Trek Adventure Frame Bag or a Trek Adventure Triangle Bag (full sizing information can be found on bag pages).

Key Features & Benefits:

• Carbon Fibre Frame:Ultra light and fast – and it’s backed by Trek’s lifetime warranty.
• SRAM Force XPLR AXS Drivetrain:Smart, smooth and completely wireless shifting.
• Massive tyre clearance:You can use tyres up to 50c for extra traction and stability in any condition.

Full Specification:

• Frame:500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden mudguard mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142×12 mm chamfered thru axle
• Fork:Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle
• Number of Gears:12
• Gear Shifters:SRAM Force AXS D2, 12-speed
• Chainset:SRAM Force 1 D2, 40T, DUB, XS/S: 165mm, M: 170mm, ML/L: 172.5mm, XL: 175mm length
• Chainrings:40T
• Rear Cassette:SRAM XG-1271, 10-44, 12-speed
• Chain:SRAM Force, 12 speed
• Front Derailleur:N/A
• Rear Derailleur:SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2, 44T max cog
• Bottom Bracket:SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
• Pedals:Not supplied:Shop pedals here
• Rims:Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless-Ready, 35 mm rim depth
• Front Hub:Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, 100×12 mm thru axle
• Rear Hub:Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, SRAM XD-R driver, 142×12 mm thru axle
• Front Tyre:Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700×42 mm
• Rear Tyre:Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700×42 mm
• Brakes:SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc, SRAM CentreLine X Rotors, CentreLock, round edge, 160 mm
• Handlebars:Bontrager Pro Gravel, XS: 40cm , S/M: 42cm, Ml/L: 44cm, XL: 46 cm width
• Handlebar Tape:Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
• Headset:Information not available
• Stem:Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, XS: 60mm, S: 70mm, M/ML: 80mm, L: 90mm, XL: 100mm
• Saddle:Verse Short Elite, hollow magnesium rails, XS/S:155, M/ML/L/XL: 145 mm width
• Seatpost:Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length
• Accessories:Trek BITS Tool Bag, SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger)
• Weight:ML – 9.00 kg / 19.85 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)