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Carbon gravel bike Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS Force XPLR radioactive red/sedona red 13-speed

Carbon gravel bike Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS red: tubeless 42 mm Girona RSL tyres, Force XPLR, 8.47 kg in ML

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Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS red: 42 mm tyres for rough tracks

The Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS rolls on 42 mm Tubeless Ready Bontrager Girona RSL tyres, mounted on Aeolus Pro 3V carbon wheels, with an OCLV 800 Series carbon frame and a SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13 drivetrain. The whole bike weighs 8.47 kg in size ML. Its Radioactive Red/Sedona Red livery combines a vivid, almost fluorescent red with a terracotta red.

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 rides stony, uneven tracks, such as the garrigue trails around Béziers, and wants a fast bike that will not puncture at the first stone. It will also suit those discovering tubeless who want support with its maintenance.

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 Girona RSL tyres combine a supple 220 tpi casing, a guarantee of efficiency, with GR puncture protection and an aramid bead. Set up tubeless with sealant, they run at low pressure without risk of pinch flats, improving grip and comfort on the garrigue's loose stones.

The ideal pressure depends on your weight, the terrain and the internal width of the rim: a few tenths of a bar radically change the bike's behaviour. Sealant needs topping up regularly, as it dries out over time and in the heat of the Languedoc summer; we carry out this check 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: both Checkmate SLR models share the same 42 mm Girona RSL tyres; the SLR 7 AXS differs from the SLR 9 AXS in its Aeolus Pro 3V wheels and its weight, 920 g higher.

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

Is the bike supplied tubeless?	The tyres and wheels are Tubeless Ready; we do the set-up in our workshop.
What starting pressure?	It depends on your weight and the terrain: we give you a personalised starting point.
How often should the sealant be changed?	Check it regularly, more often in summer when it dries out quickly.
Does the bright red fade?	Like any paint, it benefits from regular washing and protection from prolonged sun.

The LVR Cycles verdict

A Checkmate designed to devour rough tracks on fast, tough tyres. The vivid red and terracotta show the temperament of an adventurer in a hurry.

Pros
+ Fast, protected 42 mm Girona RSL tyres
+ Tubeless Ready carbon wheels
+ Bright, visible red

Cons
- Sealant needs topping up
- Pressure to fine-tune to the terrain

Why buy from LVR Cycles? As a Trek dealer in Béziers, we set up your tyres tubeless, advise you on pressure and regularly check the sealant in your Checkmate.

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-5345951

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