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Carbon gravel bike Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Force XPLR satin chameleon green/dark web 13-speed

Carbon gravel bike Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS satin green: ultra-distance, Force XPLR AXS, 9.33 kg in ML

£4,168.75 Incl. Tax

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Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Chameleon Green: lightweight long-distance adventure

The Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 is the most refined OCLV 500 Series carbon Checkpoint: wireless SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13 drivetrain, Aeolus Elite 35V carbon wheels, storage hatch and plenty of mounts, weighing 9.33 kg in size ML. It is aimed at riders who want to travel far on a light bike. Its Satin Chameleon Green/Dark Web finish pairs a satin chameleon green, which changes shade with the light, with a deep black.

Technical specifications

Frame	OCLV 500 Series carbon, IsoSpeed, down tube storage hatch, threaded T47 bottom bracket, UDH hanger, tyres up to 50 mm
Fork	Checkpoint full carbon, tapered steerer, rack and mudguard mounts, Flat Mount, 12x100 mm thru-axle
Drivetrain	Wireless SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13, 40T chainring, XG-1371 10-46 cassette
Brakes	Flat Mount hydraulic discs (SRAM Force AXS levers), Paceline X 160 mm Centerlock rotors
Wheels / tyres	Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V carbon / Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42 mm Tubeless Ready, GR protection
Cockpit	Bontrager Pro Gravel alloy handlebar, Blendr-compatible Bontrager Pro stem
Saddle / seatpost	Verse Short Elite 145 mm magnesium rails / Bontrager 27.2 mm carbon seatpost
Weight	9.33 kg in size ML (Trek figure)

At a glance

✓ OCLV 500, IsoSpeed, integrated storage	✓ SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13
✓ Aeolus Elite 35V carbon wheels	✓ Saddle with magnesium rails
✓ 50 mm tyre clearance	✓ 9.33 kg in size ML

Who is it for?

For the ultra-distance cyclist or bikepacker who eats up hundreds of kilometres self-supported and counts every gram carried. It is aimed at the demanding traveller who wants a light bike for long crossings without giving up rack and bag mounts.

The LVR workshop view

OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. At Trek, every OCLV frame starts life as carbon sheets compacted under heat and high pressure, a process developed back in 1992 to eliminate internal voids. The series grading reflects the refinement of the lay-up: a higher number makes it possible to remove weight without losing stiffness. The Checkpoint SL 7 AXS keeps the 500 Series, which favours toughness against stones and luggage, for a painted frame of 1,385 g in ML covered by Trek's lifetime warranty.

	OCLV 500 (Checkpoint SL)	OCLV 800 (Checkmate SLR)	Alpha 300 (Checkpoint ALR)
Level	Trek's rugged carbon version	Trek's sharpest gravel bike	The brand's premium aluminium
Construction	OCLV, sturdy lay-up	OCLV, refined lay-up, aero profiles	Welded hydroformed tubes
Frame (painted)	1,385 g ML / fork 536 g	1,146 g ML / fork 415 g	1,878 g in M
What it means	The best equipped for touring	239 g less on the frame, fewer mounts	Robust but considerably heavier

In short: at the top of the Checkpoint range, the SL 7 AXS does not change carbon, it invests in what you feel on the ground: carbon wheels, the Force groupset and a lighter saddle. To get down towards 8.5 kg, you need to move to the Checkmate SLR 7 AXS, a race gravel bike far less geared towards luggage.

Over several days, reliability matters as much as weight: the AXS drivetrain has no cable to adjust on the road, and a derailleur battery is easy to recharge at the end of a stage. Carrying a spare battery in the down tube hatch remains a wise precaution on a crossing from the Espinouse to the Montagne Noire.

The Bontrager Pro Gravel cockpit, with its flared hoods, offers several hand positions to relieve your wrists as the hours go by. The Blendr-compatible stem neatly takes a GPS computer and lights, essential when the stage ends after nightfall.

Which Checkpoint should you choose?

Model	Frame	Drivetrain	Wheels	Weight (ML)
Checkpoint SL 5 AXS	OCLV 500	Wireless SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 1x12	Aluminium Paradigm SL	9.50 kg
Checkpoint SL 6 AXS	OCLV 500	Wireless SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1x13	Aluminium Paradigm Comp 25	9.49 kg
Checkpoint SL 7 AXS	OCLV 500	Wireless SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13	Carbon Aeolus Elite 35V	9.33 kg
Checkmate SLR 7 AXS	OCLV 800	Wireless SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13	Carbon Aeolus Pro 3V	8.47 kg

Our take: for ultra-distance, this SL 7 AXS is the best compromise between weight and carrying capacity. The Checkmate SLR 7 AXS is 860 g lighter in ML, but offers fewer luggage mounts.

LVR sizing advice

If you are between two sizes, the smaller one gives you a playful bike on singletrack, the larger one a more stretched-out position for long stages. In XS and S, the cranks are 160 mm, then 165 and 170 mm above that.

Size	XS	S	M	ML	L	XL
Rider height (cm)	143-158	158-164	164-177	177-188	188-194	194-203
Inseam (cm)	67-74	74-77	77-83	83-88	88-91	91-95
Cranks (mm)	160	160	165	165	170	170
Handlebar (cm) / stem (mm)	40 / 70	40 / 80	42 / 80	42 / 90	44 / 90	46 / 100

Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop.

Your questions

AXS battery life?	It covers several long days; a spare battery slips easily into the hatch.
How many bottles?	The frame was designed to carry drinks and bags; we advise you on the best layout.
Can I fit lights?	Yes, the Blendr-compatible stem neatly takes a computer and lights.
Caring for the satin finish?	A gentle wax-free product is enough; avoid glossy polishes.

The LVR Cycles verdict

The lightest Checkpoint for heading far, with its carbon wheels and all the mounts needed for touring. Its satin chameleon green catches the eye without overdoing it.

Pros
+ Light for a touring bike
+ Hatch and mounts retained
+ Highly original colour-shifting satin green

Cons
- Carbon wheels need care when loaded
- AXS batteries to plan for when touring

Why buy from LVR Cycles? In Béziers, we check over your Checkpoint before every big crossing, fit out the Blendr stem and teach you how to manage AXS battery life on tour.

Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.

Reference TRK-5334717

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