Description
Trek Checkpoint SL 5 Gravel Bike is a carbon gravel bike made for epic all-road adventures. It's built with lightweight OCLV Carbon, terrain-smoothing damped IsoSpeed, nimble-yet-stable progressive geometry, internal storage and loads of mounts. All of that adds up to a rad gravel bike capable of crushing the longest, roughest rides and the most ambitious bikepacking trips.It's right for you if...Chamois or cut-off shorts, bikepacking trip or brutal day of gravel racing – you're going to ride far, go fast and have a great time. You want a bike that's both fast and comfortable, and you want endless carrying options for gravel races and everyday adventures.The tech you getA 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with damped Rear 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, integrated frame bag mounts and rack and mudguard mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, a 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, and wide 700x40c gravel tyres for added stability and traction. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents.The final wordLight, fast, comfortable. The Checkpoint SL 5 gives you the unmatched ride quality of an OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed and gravel-specific geometry, plus internal storage and a drivetrain built for rough terrain.Why you'll love itThe damped, controlled rebound of the IsoSpeed decoupler soaks up fatiguing bumps without bouncing you aroundAll-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descentsA sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gearMassive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any conditionsIntegrated frame bag mounts and rack and mudguard mounts make it easy to carry gear and water
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