Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3

£2,900.00
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LAVA/BLACK OLIVE

TREK BLACK/MATTE CARBON SMOKE


The 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 50 mm tyres (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, so you can you float over chatter and potholes. It comes equipped with a wireless SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road.

You want a carbon gravel bike for exploring the beyond, and want to save on parts you can upgrade over time. You want the gravel-smoothing benefits of IsoSpeed tech that soaks up chatter from below so you can ride stronger for longer and plenty of mounts to carry all your gear and hydration.

A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, frame and fork mounts, and clearance for 50 mm tyres (as measured). A 1x12 SRAM Apex XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seat post and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm 23 wheels with 42 mm Tubeless Ready tyres.

When you're ready to load up and explore the road less travelled, reach for the Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3. This capable and comfortable gravel bike balances price and performance with a blend of components that deliver reliably and a frame that's packed with road-smoothing features.
- The Checkpoint's Gravel Endurance geometry lets you sit higher up and features a shorter reach to keep you comfortable on all-day gravel adventures, light singletrack, bike-packing trips and more
- Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher for longer
- A SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed drivetrain offers precise, fully wireless shifting that's made for the roughest roads
- Clearance for 50 mm tyres (as measured) means that 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, mudguards and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit the Checkpoint
- Compatible with a dropper post (all frame sizes) and a suspension fork (all sizes except XS)

IsoSpeed comfort tech
IsoSpeed comfort tech smooths pot holes and fatiguing bumps in the road so you can ride stronger for longer.



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.

Big 'ol tyre clearance
Roll over the rough stuff with room to fit gravel tyres up to 50 mm wide (as measured).



Bigger in-frame storage
More internal frame storage and a bigger storage door lets you fit all your flat tools inside your bike so you're always ready for whatever the gravel road throws at you.



Bigger in-frame storage
More internal frame storage and a bigger storage door lets you fit all your flat tools inside your bike so you're always ready for whatever the gravel road throws at you.

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, mudguards and Adventure Top Tube, Frame and Triangle Bags. Plus, the new frame has been optimised to fit extra hydration in addition to all your bags.

Save up to 39% via Cycle to Work!

Purchasing through a Cycle to Work scheme enables you to pay for the bike via salary sacrifice and make a great saving.

Most bikes* and accessories we offer can be purchased through the scheme - You can also purchase accessories, clothing and upgrades for your bike too.

We accept vouchers from most providers, with a preference for Green Commute Initiative https://www.greencommuteinitiative.uk/ or GoGeta https://www.gogeta.com/

If your company haven’t signed up to a scheme, its super easy and with the provider Green Commute Initiative it doesn’t require the company to sign up - So less admin and paperwork for a busy admin/accounts team!

For a full list of providers we accept vouchers for see details here https://cooksoncycles.co.uk/cycle-to-work/ If you can’t see your provider on our list, just drop the store an email and we can double check.

*Depending on the cycle to work provider we may not be able to offer full discount on sale bikes or accessories due to commissions charged by the scheme.

0% Finance Options Available

Spread the cost of your purchase with 0% finance on all bikes, accessories, and parts. Simply choose Klarna at checkout to view your interest-free options, available for up to 36 months.

Prefer an alternative? We also offer Novuna Finance, with 0% APR available for up to 18 months, or interest-bearing loans over terms up to 48 months. Select Novuna at checkout to start your application.

Free UK Delivery On Bike Orders Over £1500 *

All our UK customers can select our FREE standard delivery option on any order over £35 (except exclusions). Learn more about Cookson Cycles Delivery options here.

Once processed, in store stock items will typically be dispatched within 48 hours.
If you have chosen our white glove delivery option dispatch times vary due to courier availability.

* excludes cycle to work purchases - Standard Delivery charge for all cycle to work purchases £35 

Bike Build & Delivery

All our bikes are built in store and thoroughly inspected, before carefully packing back up for shipping. If you have selected our white glove delivery service, the bike will come to you ready to ride and the driver can help with some basic bike setup (Saddle height and suspension) at your doorstep. Please be aware if you haven’t selected our white glove delivery service the bike will require some assembly, which we recommend be carried out by an experienced mechanic. See assembly instructions here

Click & Collect

Click and collect is available on all purchases at checkout. Once your order is ready to collect, we will notify you via email or text.

Frame Size M, UNI, Carbon, 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden mudguard mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, RCS Headset System, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle
Wheel Size Front 28
Wheel Size Rear 28
Weight 9500 g
Fork Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, mudguard mounts, triple rack mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm chamfered thru axle
Fork Unknown
Gears DERAILLEUR, Sram, 1 Gears
Tyres BONTRAGER,
Pedals UNKNOWN,
Wheels BONTRAGER, Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 100x12 mm thru axle Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve // Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle
Kickstand UNKNOWN, Unknown
Front Brake SH, SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm Max brake rotor size, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation
Rear Brake SH, SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm Max brake rotor size, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation
Rear Derailleur ,
Crankset SRAM, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170 mm length SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Chain SRAM, SRAM Apex, 12-speed
Handlebar BONTRAGER, Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42 cm width
Stem BONTRAGER, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
Seatpost BONTRAGER
Saddle UNBRANDED, Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
Front Light UNKNOWN
Rear Light UNKNOWN
Colours LAVA/BLACK OLIVE, TREK BLACK/MATTE CARBON SMOKE
Sizes L, M, ML, S, XL, XS
Brand Trek
Model Year 2026
Barcodes 197216018025, 197216018032, 197216018049, 197216018056, 197216018063, 197216018070, 197216018087, 197216018094, 197216018100, 197216018117, 197216018124, 197216018131
SKUs / Part Numbers 5321634, 5321635, 5321636, 5321637, 5321638, 5321639, 5321640, 5321641, 5321642, 5321643, 5321644, 5321645

Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.

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