Trek Checkpoint SLR 9 AXS 2024
The Checkpoint SLR 9 AXS is a cream-of-the-crop carbon gravel bike, and it's built for crushing the world's greatest gravel races. The lightweight 700 Series OCLV Carbon frame has gravel-smoothing IsoSpeed and a nimble yet stable progressive geometry. Plus, a smart and smooth SRAM RED AXS wireless electronic drivetrain with power meter for blazing-fast shifts, Aeolus RSL 37V carbon wheels and mounts for gear and accessories. This bike a true gravel-grinding powerhouse.
It's right for you if...
You have big dreams for the likes of The Mid-South, Belgian Waffle Rides and UNBOUND Gravel, and know you'll need a seriously dialled-in gravel bike for these epic adventures. You want our most advanced Checkpoint frame that's made specifically for gravel racing or fast gravel adventures.
The tech you get
A 700 Series OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed and carbon armour, a progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, internal storage, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags and an integrated frame bag and mudguard mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, 1x12 SRAM RED AXS wireless electronic drivetrain with a wide-range cassette and Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V carbon wheels with wide 700x40c gravel tyres that provide extra traction and stability. Fits up to 45 c tyres.
The final word
This ultra-light, meticulously-crafted Checkpoint frame is designed and built for performance and comfort during gruelling gravel races or long and fast gravel rides. It's ultra-light and fast, and comes with premium parts like SRAM’s top-of-the-line wireless electronic drivetrain and RSL carbon wheels.
| Frame | 700 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, internal routing, Ride Tuned seat mast, chain keeper, T47 BB, mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm thru axle |
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| Fork | Checkpoint carbon, tapered carbon steerer, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Frame fit | Gravel |
| Weight | 56 – 8.10 kg/17.86 lb |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| Battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
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| Shifter | SRAM RED eTap AXS, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM RED XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog |
| *Crank |
Size: 49 SRAM RED AXS w/ power meter, 40T, DUB, 165 mm length |
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Size: 52 SRAM RED AXS w/ power meter, 40T, DUB, 170 mm length |
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Size: 54, 56 SRAM RED AXS w/ power meter, 40T, DUB, 172.5 mm length |
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Size: 58, 61 SRAM RED AXS w/ power meter, 40T, DUB, 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1271, 10-44, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM RED D1, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 46T, 2x: 50/37 |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37 mm rim depth, 100 x 12mm thru axle |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37 mm rim depth, 142 x 12mm thru axle |
| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Tyre | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700 x 40 c |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | See service manual |
| *Saddle |
Size: 49, 52 Verse Short Pro, carbon rails, 155 mm width |
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Size: 54, 56, 58, 61 Verse Short Pro, carbon rails, 145 mm width |
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| *Seatpost |
Size: 49, 52, 54, 56 Bontrager carbon seat mast cap, 5 mm offset, short length |
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Size: 58, 61 Bontrager carbon seat mast cap, 5 mm offset, tall length |
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| *Handlebar |
Size: 49 Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF, 38cm |
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Size: 52 Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF, 40cm |
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Size: 54, 56 Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF, 42cm |
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Size: 58, 61 Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF, 44cm |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| *Stem |
Size: 49 Bontrager RSL Carbon, 31.8 mm clamp, 7-degree, 70 mm length |
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Size: 52, 54 Bontrager RSL Carbon, 31.8 mm clamp, 7-degree, 80 mm length |
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Size: 56, 58 Bontrager RSL Carbon, 31.8 mm clamp, 7-degree, 90 mm length |
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Size: 61 Bontrager RSL Carbon, 31.8 mm clamp, 7-degree, 100 mm length |
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| Brake | SRAM Red AXS hydraulic disc |
| Brake rotor | SRAM CentreLine X, CentreLock, round edge, 160 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear |
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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
