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The Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS features a SRAM Force XPLR chainset with an AXS power meter, mounted on an OCLV 800 Series carbon frame with Aeolus Pro 3V wheels. On the scales, it comes in at 8.47 kg in size ML. The Matte Hex Blue/Plasma Grey Pearl finish pairs a rich blue with a matt feel and a pearl grey with pearlescent highlights.
| Frame | OCLV 800 Series carbon, IsoSpeed, Full System aero tubes, hidden mudguard and frame bag mounts, threaded T47 bottom bracket, UDH hanger |
| Fork | Checkmate SLR full carbon, tapered steerer, mudguard mounts, Flat Mount, 12x100 mm thru-axle |
| Drivetrain | Wireless SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 1x13, 42-tooth chainset with AXS power meter, XG-1371 10-46 cassette |
| Brakes | Flat Mount hydraulic disc brakes, SRAM Paceline X 160 mm Centerlock rotors |
| Wheels / tyres | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V carbon / Bontrager Girona RSL GR 700x42 mm Tubeless Ready, 220 tpi |
| Cockpit | Trek Aero RSL Road one-piece carbon bar-stem, Race Fit profile |
| Seatpost | KVF aero carbon, 5 mm offset, 280 mm length |
| Weight | 8.47 kg in size ML (Trek figure) |
| Frame and fork | 1,146 g (painted frame, ML) + 415 g for the fork |
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At a glance
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For the cyclist who wants to structure their gravel sessions around power zones, whether to prepare for a race or simply to progress measurably. It will also suit the triathlete or roadie who already trains with watts and wants to keep those reference points on the tracks in winter.
OCLV carbon, Trek's signature. At Trek, every OCLV frame starts life as fibres compacted under heat and pressure, a method introduced in 1992 to eliminate micro-voids. The Checkmate SLR 7 AXS gets the 800 Series, exactly the same frame as its big brother the SLR 9: 1,146 g painted in ML, a 415 g fork and IsoSpeed at the seat tube. Trek's lifetime warranty covers this frame.
| OCLV 800 (Checkmate SLR) | OCLV 500 (Checkpoint SL) | OCLV 900 (SLR road) | |
| Level | The carbon of the race Checkmates | The entry into gravel carbon | The top of the OCLV range |
| Construction | Refined lay-up, high stiffness | Same process, more material | 3D moulding, reduced overlaps |
| Reference bike | Checkmate SLR 7 AXS: 8.47 kg (ML) | Checkpoint SL 6 AXS: 9.49 kg (ML) | Madone and Domane SLR |
| What it means | 360 g saved on frame and fork | Storage hatch, rack | Not offered on Trek gravel bikes |
In short: the SLR 7 AXS gives you the same chassis as the SLR 9 AXS, with a Force XPLR drivetrain and Aeolus Pro wheels instead of RED and RSL. You keep the race geometry and the power meter; the difference shows on the scales, 8.47 kg versus 7.55 kg.
On tracks, speed tells you almost nothing about effort: a sandy section or a waterlogged track can double the energy cost at the same pace. The chainset's AXS power meter shows your real power, so you can hold a threshold session on an Espinouse track climb without drifting as the minutes go by.
The data is sent wirelessly to your computer, and the SRAM AXS app also shows the status of the drivetrain batteries. We do the pairing when you collect the bike and show you how to run a calibration before the sessions that count, a matter of a few seconds.
| Model | Carbon | Drivetrain | Wheels | Weight (size) |
| Checkpoint SL 6 AXS | OCLV 500 | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1x13 | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 | 9.49 kg (ML) |
| Checkpoint SL 7 AXS | OCLV 500 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13 | Carbon Aeolus Elite 35V | 9.33 kg (ML) |
| Checkmate SLR 7 AXS | OCLV 800 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13 + power meter | Carbon Aeolus Pro 3V | 8.47 kg (ML) |
| Checkmate SLR 9 AXS | OCLV 800 | SRAM RED XPLR AXS 1x13 + power meter | Carbon Aeolus RSL 37V | 7.55 kg (ML) |
Our take: the power meter comes on both Checkmate SLR models: the SLR 7 AXS therefore offers the same data as the SLR 9 AXS, with 920 g more and a Force XPLR drivetrain instead of RED.
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LVR sizing advice If you are between two sizes, choose the smaller one if you like a playful bike on twisty tracks, the larger one if you prefer a stretched-out torso on long, fast sections. Cranks and handlebar width follow the size; the one-piece cockpit means the position must be validated before purchase.
Source: Trek size guide. Bike fitting available in our Béziers shop. |
| Does the power meter measure both legs? | Trek's spec sheet lists a chainset with an AXS power meter, without detailing the type of measurement. |
| Which computer should I choose? | Most recent GPS computers are suitable; we help you choose. |
| Is a subscription needed? | No, the data is displayed directly on your computer. |
| Is the matt blue easy to care for? | Yes, with a gentle wax-free cleaner. |
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The LVR Cycles verdict The most direct way to train with watts on gravel, with a power meter already fitted to a race frame. The matt blue and pearl grey give it a technical character without ostentation.
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Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek dealer in Béziers, we pair your power meter, configure the AXS app and set your position on the Checkmate for effective sessions.
Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.
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