Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5 - Fjord Blue/Cobalt Blue

This trail-ready gravel bike delivers a perfect balance of performance and rugged utility, making it an excellent match for weekend trail exploration, multi-day bikepacking adventures, or a rock-solid daily driver. Equipped with a premium Checkpoint full carbon fork to absorb bumps and trail chatter, this model features an advanced 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with road-smoothing IsoSpeed technology, a crisp-shifting 12-speed Shimano GRX drivetrain, a seamless and ultra-quiet TQ drive system, and a factory-spec Bontrager carbon seatpost for premium comfort.

Specifications

Frameset & Suspension

• Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, TQ drive system integration, tapered head tube, IsoSpeed comfort decoupling, internal routing, flat-mount disc brakes, mudguard mounts, UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger), 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle.

• Fork: Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, mudguard mounts, triple rack mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm chamfered thru axle.

E-System Integration

• Motor: TQ-HPR60 harmonic pin ring transmission, 60 Nm torque output, 250 watt maximum continuous rated power, 350 watt peak power.

• Battery: TQ 360Wh integrated frame battery pack.

• Display / Computer: TQ LED display flush-mounted in the top tube with integrated Bluetooth & ANT+ connectivity.

• Charger: TQ 4A smart system charger.

• E-bike Classification: Class 3.

Drivetrain & Shifting (Shimano GRX 1x12 Mechanical)

• Shifter: Shimano GRX RX820, 12-speed mechanical.

• Front Derailleur: N/A (1x Dedicated single-ring drivetrain layout).

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX822, 51T max cog capacity.

• Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed wide-range.

• Chain: Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed.

• Pedals: Platform pedals sold separately.

• Crankset Configurations (Praxis Alloy, fixed single ring):

  • Sizes XS, S: 165 mm length.

  • Sizes M, ML: 170 mm length.

  • Sizes L, XL: 172.5 mm length.

• Max Chainring Limits: 1x configuration: Maximum 44T | 2x configuration: N/A | 3x configuration: N/A.

Brakes & Rotors

• Brakes / Brake Levers: Shimano GRX RX820 hydraulic disc, flat-mount calipers.

• Rotors: Shimano CL800 CenterLock design ([Front] 160 mm / [Rear] 160 mm).

• Rotor Size Limits: Frame and fork maximum capacity is 180 mm front and rear.

Wheels & Tyres

• Wheelset System (Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25, Tubeless Ready, 25 mm internal rim width):

  • Front Configuration: Bontrager custom wheel, CenterLock disc interface, 100x12 mm thru axle.

  • Rear Configuration: Bontrager custom wheel, CenterLock disc interface, Shimano Micro Spline freehub body, 142x12 thru axle.

• Front Thru-Axle Skewer: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle.

• Rear Thru-Axle Skewer: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, with integrated removable lever.

• Tyres: Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid folding bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm.

• Included Tubeless Spares: Bontrager TLR rim strips and Bontrager TLR sealant (180 ml / 6 oz).

• Max Tyre Clearance: Frame limits at 50 mm without mudguards, or 42 mm with mudguards (as measured, see manual for details).

Cockpit & Components

• Saddle: Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width.

• Seatpost: Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm diameter, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length.

• Handlebar Tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf tape.

• Handlebars standard by Size (Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy):

  • Sizes XS, S: 40 cm width.

  • Sizes M, ML: 42 cm width.

  • Size L: 44 cm width.

  • Size XL: 46 cm width.

• Stem Geometry by Size (Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, 7-degree rise):

  • Size XS: 70 mm length (Blendr compatible).

  • Sizes S, M: 80 mm length (Blendr compatible).

  • Sizes ML, L: 90 mm length (Blendr compatible).

  • Size XL: 100 mm length (Blendr compatible).

Sizing, Weight & Performance Limits

• Alpha Sizes Available: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL

• Total Bike Weight: 13.81 kg / 30.45 lbs (Size ML configuration setup with factory TLR sealant, no inner tubes).

• Weight Limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).

Please Note: We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the specification information, but components are subject to change by the manufacturer at any time without prior notice due to ongoing factory running parts substitutions. Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication; production variances may occur.