Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3: The Ultimate Gravel Machine

Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3: The Ultimate Gravel Machine

"Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3: No Compromises, Just Performance"

When "good enough" isn't in your vocabulary, there is the Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3. This is the pinnacle of Trek’s gravel line, featuring top-tier carbon wheels, a pro-level drivetrain, and the most refined carbon frame they’ve ever produced for the dirt.

The Tech: Carbon Everything & Force AXS

• SRAM Force AXS XPLR: This is a premium, lightweight electronic groupset designed specifically for the rigours of gravel racing. It’s faster, lighter, and more durable.

• Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V Wheels: Full carbon wheels that are incredibly light and aerodynamically optimized for gravel tyres. They make the bike feel "snappy" and eager to accelerate.

• 500 Series OCLV Carbon: The lightest and most compliant frame in the SL range.

Why It’s Different

1. Weight: Coming in at around 9kg, it climbs like a mountain goat while maintaining the stability of a gravel bike.

2. IsoSpeed Excellence: The combination of a high-end carbon layup and IsoSpeed creates a ride quality that is virtually unmatched in the gravel world.

3. Elite Aesthetics: The fit and finish are second to none, featuring premium paint and a perfectly integrated cockpit.

Is It Right For You? The SL 7 is for:

• The Racer: Looking for every possible advantage on the racecourse.

• The Luxury Buyer: Who wants the best-shifting, best-riding gravel bike money can buy.

• The Weight Weenie: Who wants to shed every unnecessary gram without sacrificing durability.

Available at ProjektRide Bike Shop in Edinburgh