Trek Checkpoint SL Generation 3 Gravel Bike Review
“Embrace the spirit of adventure with the all-new Checkpoint. This carbon gravel bike boasts a comfortable geometry, capable tire clearance, and plenty of gear storage to take you off the beaten path for solo sightseeing excursions, epic all-day adventures, spontaneous overnighters, and everything in-between.” – Trek Bikes
“Checkpoint SL Gen 3 features reimagined tube shapes and 500 Series OCLV Carbon that keeps things lightweight, snappy, and economical.”
Trek Checkpoint SL Generation 3 Review Video
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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew presents his long-term review of the Checkpoint SL Generation 3 Carbon Gravel Bike.
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Carbon Gravel Performance
“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 50mm tires (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 seatpost, and a wireless SRAM Force AXS D2 drivetrain.”
Optimized Storage
“Checkpoint SL Gen 3’s new frame design has more room to fit taller bottles with bags and offers more internal storage. Plus, it has mounts galore for top tube, frame, and triangle bags; fork storage; and front and rear racks.”
New Confidence-Inspiring Details
“Checkpoint SL Gen 3’s new Gravel Endurance geometry has a higher and shorter reach that’s more comfortable and capable for all-day gravel rides. Plus, riders get a GR Elite handlebar (on SL 5 and 6) or carbon GR Pro handlebar (on SL 7), which share a more comfortable drop shape and an increased flare of 6cm between hoods and drops for better control and confidence, no matter the terrain.”
Room for 50mm Tires (as measured)
“Checkpoint SL Gen 3 comes with 42mm tires but can fit bigger, beefier gravel tires to roll over the chunky stuff.”
Compatible with Dropper Post & Suspension Fork
“The new Checkpoint SL Gen 3 is dropper post compatible and adds suspension fork compatibility with up to 40mm of travel* so customers can enjoy even more capability, comfort, and confidence.” – *Available on all sizes except XS
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- SRAM XPLR Groupset Review
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