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Trek
2025 Trek Checkpoint SL 5 Gen 3
Estimated used market value
$3,001 - $3,087
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2025 Trek Checkpoint SL 5 Gen 3
12-month projected trend
17%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
3%
Holds value better than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Checkpoint SL 5 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. It's right for you if... 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 can ride stronger longer, and plenty of mounts to carry all your gear and hydration. The tech you get A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, frame and fork mounts, and clearance for 50mm tires (as measured). A 12-speed 1x SRAM Apex XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seatpost, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels with 42mm tires. The final word When you're ready to load up and explore the road less traveled, reach for 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. Why you'll love it - 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, 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 that's 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)
Specifications
- Subtype
- Gravel
- Category
- Road
- Component Fork
- Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree
- Product Family
- Checkpoint
- Component Chain
- SRAM Apex, 12 speed
- Component Color
- Lava/Black Olive, Trek Black/Matte Carbon Smoke
- Component 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
- Component Rotors
- SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm
- Component Saddle
- Verse Short Comp, steel rails
- Component Crankset
- SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide
- Component Shifters
- SRAM Apex, 12 speed
- Component Rear Tire
- Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm
- Component Wheel Set
- 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
- Component Front Tire
- Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm
- Component Tape Grips
- Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
- Component Wheel Size
- 700C
- Component Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed
- Crankset
- SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
- Chain
- SRAM Apex, 12 speed
- Saddle
- Verse Short Comp, steel rails
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog
- Rear Tire
- Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm
- Stem
- Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree
- Fork
- Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle
- 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
- Shifters
- SRAM Apex, 12 speed
- Tape/Grips
- Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
- Color
- Trek Black/Matte Carbon Smoke
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 700C
- Cassette/Freewheel
- SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed
- Rotors
- SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm
- Wheel Set
- 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
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Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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