Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2026 Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3

Velopedia Archive ID 900000801

Overview

Model year	2026
Brand	Trek
Model	Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3
Bicycle type	Cyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID	900000801
Original MSRP	$2,999.99
Colors	Trek Black/Matte Carbon Smoke; Lava/Black Olive
Sizes	XS; S; M; ML; L; XL
Weight	ML - 9.50 kg / 20.95 lbs

Frameset

Frame construction	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
Frame material	Carbon fiber
Fork	Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle
Fork material	Carbon fiber

Drivetrain

Component group	SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, 1x12
Shifters	SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed
Rear derailleur	SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog
Crankset	XS, S: SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length / M: SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length / ML, L: SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length / XL: SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length
Bottom bracket	SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette	SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed
Chain	SRAM Apex, 12 speed

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Bontrager Headset Expander Plug and Top Cap
Handlebar	XS: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40cm width / S, M: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42cm width / ML, L: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44cm width / XL: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46cm width
Stem	XS: Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length / S: Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length / M, ML: Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length / L: Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length / XL: Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length
Saddle	XS, S: Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155mm width / M, ML, L, XL: Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost	Bontrager carbon, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length

Wheels & tires

Wheels	(F) Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 100x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples / (R) Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 142x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples
Front tire	Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm
Rear tire	Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm
Wheel size	700c

Geometry · XS

Seat tube	445 mm
Effective top tube	536 mm
Head tube	86 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	72.7°
Actual seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1013 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	76 mm
Reach	380 mm
Stack	535 mm
Standover height	746 mm
Fork offset / rake	49 mm
Front center	595 mm
Trail	71 mm
Wheel size	700c

Geometry · S

Seat tube	480 mm
Effective top tube	547 mm
Head tube	106 mm
Head-tube angle	71.4°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Actual seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1022 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	76 mm
Reach	386 mm
Stack	556 mm
Standover height	772 mm
Fork offset / rake	49 mm
Front center	604 mm
Trail	68 mm
Wheel size	700c

Geometry · M

Seat tube	505 mm
Effective top tube	566 mm
Head tube	130 mm
Head-tube angle	71.6°
Seat-tube angle	72.8°
Actual seat-tube angle	73.3°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1034 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	76 mm
Reach	391 mm
Stack	579 mm
Standover height	799 mm
Fork offset / rake	49 mm
Front center	615 mm
Trail	68 mm
Wheel size	700c

Geometry · ML

Seat tube	530 mm
Effective top tube	578 mm
Head tube	151 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	72.8°
Actual seat-tube angle	73.3°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1042 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	76 mm
Reach	397 mm
Stack	601 mm
Standover height	813 mm
Fork offset / rake	49 mm
Front center	624 mm
Trail	64 mm
Wheel size	700c

Geometry · L

Seat tube	550 mm
Effective top tube	589 mm
Head tube	171 mm
Head-tube angle	72.1°
Seat-tube angle	72.8°
Actual seat-tube angle	73.3°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1052 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	76 mm
Reach	402 mm
Stack	620 mm
Standover height	837 mm
Fork offset / rake	49 mm
Front center	634 mm
Trail	64 mm
Wheel size	700c

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	575 mm
Effective top tube	601 mm
Head tube	191 mm
Head-tube angle	72.4°
Seat-tube angle	72.8°
Actual seat-tube angle	73.3°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1062 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	76 mm
Reach	408 mm
Stack	640 mm
Standover height	861 mm
Fork offset / rake	49 mm
Front center	643 mm
Trail	62 mm
Wheel size	700c

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.