2026 Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 Road Bike
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2026 Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 Road Bike
The 2026 Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 is a premium carbon gravel road bike engineered for riders who demand speed, versatility, and cutting-edge technology on every terrain. Built with Trek’s advanced OCLV Carbon frame, this latest generation delivers a perfect balance of lightweight performance, durability, and all-day comfort—making it ideal for gravel racing, endurance rides, and bikepacking adventures.
At the heart of this machine is the wireless SRAM Rival eTap AXS electronic drivetrain, offering precise, fast, and reliable shifting without cables. Paired with a wide-range cassette, it ensures smooth gear transitions whether you’re climbing steep gravel paths or sprinting on paved roads.
The Gen 3 Checkpoint introduces improved geometry and compliance features, including Trek’s IsoSpeed decoupler system, which absorbs vibrations from rough surfaces for a smoother, less fatiguing ride. With generous tire clearance, you can confidently run wider gravel tires for enhanced traction and stability across mixed terrain.
Designed with adventure in mind, the frame includes multiple mounting points for racks, bags, and accessories, making it a perfect companion for long-distance touring and bikepacking trips. Internal cable routing keeps the cockpit clean while enhancing aerodynamics and protection from dirt and debris.
SPECIFICATION
| FRAME |
500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, RCS Headset System, invisible cable routing, T47, flat mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle
BB Standard: T47, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 50c Color: Dark Red/Carbon Red Smoke Splatter |
|---|---|
| FORK | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Stem | Bontrager Pro Stem, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length - XS: Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; S, M: Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; ML, L: Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; XL: Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager GR Pro Gravel Handlebar 40/46 - XS, S: Bontrager Pro Gravel, 40cm width; M, ML: Bontrager Pro Gravel, 42cm width; L: Bontrager Pro Gravel, 44cm width; XL: Bontrager Pro Gravel, 46cm width |
| Saddle | Verse Short Elite, hollow magnesium rails, 145mm width |
| Seatpost |
Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length
Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS, 46T max cog |
| Crank | SRAM Force E1 XPLR Crankset, 40T, Dub Wide, 165mm Length. SRAM PN: 00.6118.718.016 - XS, S: SRAM Force XPLR, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length; M: SRAM Force XPLR, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length; ML, L: SRAM Force XPLR, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length; XL: SRAM Force XPLR, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371, 10-46, 13 speed |
| Chain | SRAM Force E1, 12/13 speed |
| Brakes |
SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc, flat mount
Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35mm rim depth, SRAM XDR driver, 142x12mm thru axle |
| Tires | Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42mm |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM CLX 160mm Centerlock Brake Rotor - XS, S, M, ML, L, XL: SRAM CenterLine X, centerlock, round edge, 160mm; XS, S, M, ML, L, XL: SRAM Paceline X, rounded, centerlock, 160mm |
