The Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 is an adventure-ready carbon gravel bike built to roll into the distant horizon. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused geometry, room for beefy 50 mm tyres (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, helping you float over chatter and potholes. It comes equipped with a wireless 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road.
It's right for you if...
You want a carbon gravel bike for exploring the beyond, and want to save on parts you can upgrade over time. You want the gravel-smoothing benefits of IsoSpeed tech that soaks up chatter from below so you can ride stronger for longer and plenty of mounts to carry all your gear and hydration.
The tech you get
A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, frame and fork mounts, and clearance for 50 mm tyres (as measured). A 12-speed 1x SRAM Apex XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seat post, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels with 42 mm tyres.
The final word
When you're ready to load up and explore the road less travelled, reach for the Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3. This capable and comfortable gravel bike balances price and performance with a blend of components that deliver reliably and a frame that's packed with road-smoothing features.
Why you'll love it
****NOTE: This bike is available for purchase online, but must
be picked up from an approved store.| frame | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden mudguard mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle |
| fork | Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle |
| max compatible fork travel | 40mm (XS - compatible with rigid fork only) |
| weight | ML - 9.50 kg / 20.95 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
| shifter | SRAM Apex AXS, 12-speed |
| rear derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog |
| crank | SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length (XS, S) / 170 mm length (M) / 172.5 mm length (ML, L) / 172.5 mm length (XL) |
| bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed |
| chain | SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
| max. chainring size | 1x -44 2x - 46/30 |
| wheel front | Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 100x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples |
| wheel rear | Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 142x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples |
| skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| tyre | Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42 mm |
| tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| max tyre size | 50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards |
| saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width (XS, S) / 145 mm width (M, ML, L, XL) |
| seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm width (XS) / 42 cm width (M) / 44 cm width (ML, L) / 46 cm width (XL) |
| handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length (XS) / 70 mm length (S) / 80 mm length (M, ML) / 90 mm length (L) / 100 mm length (XL) |
| brake rotor | SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm |
| rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - 180mm front and rear |
| bag | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
| Frame Material | Carbon |
| Fork Material | Carbon |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Groupset Brand | Sram |
| Groupset Model | Apex AXS |
| Shifting Type | Electronic |
| Pedals Included | No |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 12 |
| Ride Style | Gravel |
| FRAME | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, hidden mudguard mounts, rack mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle |
| Fork | Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle |
| Max compatible fork travel | 40mm (XS - compatible with rigid fork only) |
| Weight | ML - 9.50 kg / 20.95 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| Battery | SRAM eTap battery pack (with charger) |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex AXS, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog |
| CRANK | SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length (XS, S) / 170 mm length (M) / 172.5 mm length (ML, L) / 172.5 mm length (XL) |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x -44 2x - 46/30 |
| Wheel Front | Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 100x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples |
| Wheel Rear | Bontrager Paradigm SL TLR rim with CL-712 142x12mm Centerlock Disc hub, 24H, Black spokes and nipples |
| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Tyre | Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42 mm |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| MAX TYRE SIZE | 50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards |
| Saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width (XS, S) / 145 mm width (M, ML, L, XL) |
| Seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm width (XS) / 42 cm width (M) / 44 cm width (ML, L) / 46 cm width (XL) |
| HANDLEBAR TAPE | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length (XS) / 70 mm length (S) / 80 mm length (M, ML) / 90 mm length (L) / 100 mm length (XL) |
| BRAKE ROTOR | SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - 180mm front and rear |
| BAG | Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag |
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