Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is an adventure-ready carbon gravel bike built to roll into the distant horizon. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused geometry, room for beefy 50mm tires (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, helping you float over chatter and potholes. It comes equipped with a wireless 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road.
- Checkpoints Gravel Endurance geometry lets you sit higher up and features a shorter reach to keep you comfortable on all-day gravel adventures, light singletrack, bikepacking trips, and more
- Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher longer
- A SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed drivetrain offers precise, fully wireless shifting thats made for the roughest roads
- Clearance for 50mm tires (as measured) means you can add extra traction and cushion for rowdy gravel roads
- You can haul it all with large internal frame storage and mounts galore on the frame and fork for hydration, front and rear racks, fenders, and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit Checkpoint
- Dropper post and suspension fork compatible (except size XS)
IsoSpeed comfort tech
IsoSpeed comfort tech smooths potholes and fatiguing bumps in the road so you can ride stronger longer.
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New Gravel Endurance geometry
A new confident and comfortable Gravel Endurance geometry puts you in a more relaxed upright riding position so you can stay comfortable on even your most epic adventures.
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Big ’ol tire clearance
Roll over the rough stuff with room to fit gravel tires up to 50mm wide (as measured).
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Bigger in-frame storage
More internal frame storage and a bigger storage door lets you fit all your flat tools inside your bike so youre always ready for whatever the gravel road throws at you.
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Bigger in-frame storage
More internal frame storage and a bigger storage door lets you fit all your flat tools inside your bike so youre always ready for whatever the gravel road throws at you.
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Mounts galore
The new Checkpoint SL is equipped to carry everything you need with mounts on the frame and fork for front and rear racks, fenders, and Adventure Top Tube, Frame, and Triangle Bags. Plus, the new frame was optimized to fit extra hydration in addition to all your bags.
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| Frame |
500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle |
| Fork |
Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle |
| Wheel Front |
Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 100x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples / |
| Wheel Rear |
Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 142x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples |
| Tire |
Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm |
| Tire Part |
Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Rim Strip |
Bontrager TLR |
| Skewer Front |
Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Skewer Rear |
Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Shifter |
SRAM Apex, 12 speed // SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed // SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed // SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur |
SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog |
| Crank |
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length |
| Bottom Bracket |
SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette |
SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed |
| Chain |
SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| Brake Rotor |
SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm |
| Saddle |
Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155mm width |
| Seatpost |
Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length |
| Handlebar |
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40cm width |
| Stem |
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length |
| Battery |
SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
Geometry Chart
| B B Drop |
7.6 |
| Chainstay Length |
43 |
| Eff Seat Tube Angle |
72.7° |
| Eff Top Tube |
53.6 |
| Frame Reach |
38 |
| Frame Size Letter |
XS |
| Frame Size Number |
49 cm |
| Frame Stack |
53.5 |
| Head Angle |
71.0° |
| Head Tube Length |
8.6 |
| Offset |
4.9 |
| Seat Tube |
44.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle |
74.0° |
| Standover |
74.6 |
| Trail |
7.1 |
| Wheelbase |
101.3 |
| Wheel Size |
700c |
| B B Drop |
7.6 |
| Chainstay Length |
43 |
| Eff Seat Tube Angle |
73.0° |
| Eff Top Tube |
54.7 |
| Frame Reach |
38.6 |
| Frame Size Letter |
S |
| Frame Size Number |
52 cm |
| Frame Stack |
55.6 |
| Head Angle |
71.4° |
| Head Tube Length |
10.6 |
| Offset |
4.9 |
| Seat Tube |
48 |
| Seat Tube Angle |
74.0° |
| Standover |
77.2 |
| Trail |
6.8 |
| Wheelbase |
102.2 |
| Wheel Size |
700c |
| B B Drop |
7.6 |
| Chainstay Length |
43 |
| Eff Seat Tube Angle |
72.8° |
| Eff Top Tube |
56.6 |
| Frame Reach |
39.1 |
| Frame Size Letter |
M |
| Frame Size Number |
54 cm |
| Frame Stack |
57.9 |
| Head Angle |
71.6° |
| Head Tube Length |
13 |
| Offset |
4.9 |
| Seat Tube |
50.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle |
73.3° |
| Standover |
79.9 |
| Trail |
6.8 |
| Wheelbase |
103.4 |
| Wheel Size |
700c |
| B B Drop |
7.6 |
| Chainstay Length |
43 |
| Eff Seat Tube Angle |
72.8° |
| Eff Top Tube |
57.8 |
| Frame Reach |
39.7 |
| Frame Size Letter |
ML |
| Frame Size Number |
56 cm |
| Frame Stack |
60.1 |
| Head Angle |
72.0° |
| Head Tube Length |
15.1 |
| Offset |
4.9 |
| Seat Tube |
53 |
| Seat Tube Angle |
73.3° |
| Standover |
81.3 |
| Trail |
6.4 |
| Wheelbase |
104.2 |
| Wheel Size |
700c |
| B B Drop |
7.6 |
| Chainstay Length |
43 |
| Eff Seat Tube Angle |
72.8° |
| Eff Top Tube |
58.9 |
| Frame Reach |
40.2 |
| Frame Size Letter |
L |
| Frame Size Number |
58 cm |
| Frame Stack |
62 |
| Head Angle |
72.1° |
| Head Tube Length |
17.1 |
| Offset |
4.9 |
| Seat Tube |
55 |
| Seat Tube Angle |
73.3° |
| Standover |
83.7 |
| Trail |
6.4 |
| Wheelbase |
105.2 |
| Wheel Size |
700c |
| B B Drop |
7.6 |
| Chainstay Length |
43 |
| Eff Seat Tube Angle |
72.8° |
| Eff Top Tube |
60.1 |
| Frame Reach |
40.8 |
| Frame Size Letter |
XL |
| Frame Size Number |
61 cm |
| Frame Stack |
64 |
| Head Angle |
72.4° |
| Head Tube Length |
19.1 |
| Offset |
4.9 |
| Seat Tube |
57.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle |
73.3° |
| Standover |
86.1 |
| Trail |
6.2 |
| Wheelbase |
106.2 |
| Wheel Size |
700c |
