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Carbon gravel bike Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS Force XPLR trek black/juniper splatter 13-speed

Carbon gravel bike Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS black and green: mudguard-ready, Force XPLR AXS, 8.47 kg in ML

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Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS Juniper Splatter: fast in summer, ready for winter

Beneath its race bike looks, the Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS hides mudguard mounts on both the frame and the fork, and 42 mm tyres that make it usable all year round. Built with SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13 and Aeolus Pro 3V carbon wheels, it weighs 8.47 kg in size ML. Its Trek Black/Juniper Splatter finish throws juniper-green flecks over a gloss black.

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 discs, SRAM CenterLine 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
Saddle / seatpost	Bontrager Aeolus Pro 145 mm, carbon rails / KVF aero carbon seatpost, 5 mm offset
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 a single bike for winter training and racing in season, on the road as well as on tracks. It will suit those who ride in all weathers, from autumn rain on the Montagne Noire tracks to chilly January mornings.

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.

The hidden mounts are a real find: invisible when the bike is in race configuration, they take mudguards as soon as the weather turns. Your back and your drivetrain stay clean, and your riding partners will thank you on wet roads.

In winter, the wireless drivetrain has a subtle advantage: no cable lets water in or seizes up, and the single chainring avoids the trouble of a clogged front derailleur. The threaded T47 bottom bracket is easy to remove for cleaning the bearings after a muddy season; we carry out this servicing in our workshop.

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: for year-round use, the SLR 7 AXS offers the Checkmate's mudguard mounts and its speed; the Checkpoint SL 6 AXS, nearly a kilo heavier, adds a rack and storage hatch.

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

Which mudguards should I fit?	Models compatible with Trek's hidden mounts; we fit them in our workshop.
Does the bike mind the rain?	No, the wireless drivetrain and threaded T47 cope well with winter, with regular maintenance.
Can I keep the 42 mm tyres with mudguards?	Trek does not publish a maximum width with mudguards: we check it with the model you choose.
Does gloss black show marks?	A little, like any black; a gentle clean is enough.

The LVR Cycles verdict

The Checkmate that does not get put away in winter: fast in races and ready to take mudguards from the first rains. The black with juniper-green flecks stays elegant even when covered in mud.

Pros
+ Hidden mudguard mounts
+ Wireless drivetrain at ease in the rain
+ Original black and juniper green

Cons
- No rack provision
- Tyre width with mudguards not published

Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek dealer in Béziers, we fit your mudguards, service the T47 bottom bracket and drivetrain after winter and look after your Checkmate all year round.

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-5345953

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