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Carbon gravel bike Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS Force XPLR matte hex blue/plasma grey pearl 13-speed

Carbon gravel bike Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS matt blue: AXS power meter, Force XPLR 1x13, 8.47 kg in ML

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Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS Hex Blue: measured power on the tracks

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.

Technical specifications

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

At a glance

✓ Checkmate SLR OCLV 800 frame	✓ Wireless SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13
✓ AXS power meter	✓ Aeolus Pro 3V carbon wheels
✓ 42 x 10-46 gearing	✓ 8.47 kg in size ML

Who is it for?

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.

The LVR workshop view

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.

Which Checkmate should you choose?

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.

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.

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)	165	165	170	170	172.5	172.5
Bar width at the hoods (cm)	37	39	39	41	41	41

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

Your questions

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.

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.

Pros
+ Factory-fitted AXS power meter
+ Race-bred OCLV 800 frame
+ Refined matt blue and pearl grey

Cons
- Power measurement not detailed by Trek
- Delicate matt paint

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.

Reference TRK-5340001

Data sheet