Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS
$7,199.00
The Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS is a carbon gravel bike with an 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame, Checkmate SLR full carbon fork, SRAM RED XPLR eTap AXS 13-speed drivetrain, SRAM RED XPLR power meter crank, Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V carbon wheels, and Bontrager Girona RSL tires.
Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS Overview
The Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS is a carbon gravel bike built with an 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame, IsoSpeed, hidden fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, RCS Headset System, invisible cable routing, T47 bottom bracket standard, flat mount disc fitting, integrated chainkeeper, removable front derailleur hanger, UDH, and 142x12mm chamfered thru axle. It uses a Checkmate SLR full carbon fork with a tapered carbon steerer, hidden fender mounts, flat mount disc fitting, and 12x100mm thru axle.
The wireless drivetrain uses a SRAM RED AXS E1 shifter, SRAM RED XPLR eTap AXS rear derailleur, SRAM RED XPLR power meter crank with a 42T chainring, SRAM XG-1391 10-46T 13-speed cassette, and SRAM RED E1 chain. A SRAM AXS battery pack with charger is included.
Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V OCLV Carbon Tubeless Ready wheels feature a 37mm rim depth and are paired with Bontrager Girona RSL tires. The build is finished with an Aeolus RSL carbon-rail saddle, KVF aero carbon seatpost, Trek Aero RSL Road integrated OCLV Carbon bar/stem, Trek handlebar tape options, SRAM Paceline X 160mm centerlock rotors, Bontrager TLR rim strip, and Bontrager TLR sealant.
Key Features of Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS
- 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame includes IsoSpeed, invisible cable routing, hidden fender mounts, and integrated frame bag mounts.
- Checkmate SLR full carbon fork uses a tapered carbon steerer, hidden fender mounts, flat mount disc fitting, and 12x100mm thru axle.
- SRAM RED XPLR eTap AXS drivetrain uses a 42T power meter crank and 10-46T 13-speed cassette.
- SRAM AXS battery pack with charger supports the wireless drivetrain system.
- Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V OCLV Carbon Tubeless Ready wheels feature a 37mm rim depth.
- Bontrager Girona RSL tires use Tubeless Ready construction, aramid bead, and 220 tpi casing.
- Trek Aero RSL Road integrated OCLV Carbon bar/stem and KVF aero carbon seatpost complete the aero-focused contact points.
- Maximum tire size is 45mm without fenders and 38mm with fenders.
Ride Use
The Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS is built for gravel riding. Its 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame, full carbon fork, SRAM RED XPLR eTap AXS 13-speed drivetrain, Tubeless Ready carbon wheels, and gravel tire setup match the needs of mixed-surface riding. Hidden fender mounts and integrated frame bag mounts add practical mounting options for gravel setups.
Why Choose This Bike
Choose the Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS for a gravel bike with an 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame, IsoSpeed, SRAM RED XPLR eTap AXS 13-speed drivetrain, SRAM RED XPLR power meter crank, and Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V carbon wheels. The build includes Bontrager Girona RSL tires, Trek Aero RSL Road integrated OCLV Carbon bar/stem, KVF aero carbon seatpost, SRAM Paceline X 160mm centerlock rotors, integrated frame bag mounts, and hidden fender mounts. It comes in Juniper Splatter, Matte Deep Smoke, Matte Hex Blue, Olive Drab, Sedona Red, Buff Beige, and Era White, with an ML weight of 7.55 kg / 16.65 lbs with TLR sealant and no tubes. Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner. Other parts are covered under Trek’s limited warranty.
Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | Checkmate SLR 9 AXS |
| Bike Type | Gravel Bike |
| Frame | 800 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, hidden fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, RCS Headset System, invisible cable routing, T47, flat mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle |
| Fork | Checkmate SLR full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, hidden fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Battery | SRAM AXS battery pack with charger |
| Shifter | SRAM RED AXS E1 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED XPLR eTap AXS, 46T max cog |
| Crank | SRAM RED XPLR power meter, 42T, DUB Wide; 165mm size XS/S, 170mm size M/ML, 172.5mm size ML/L/XL, 175mm size XL |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing; SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1391, 10-46T, 13 speed |
| Chain | SRAM RED E1, 12/13 speed |
| Max Chainring Size | See service manual |
| Front Wheel | Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru axle |
| Rear Wheel | Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, 142x12mm thru axle |
| Skewers | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle front; Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle rear with removable lever |
| Tires | Bontrager Girona RSL GR, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x38mm; Bontrager Girona RSL, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x42mm |
| Tire Part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Rim Strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max Tire Size | 45mm without fenders, 38mm with fenders |
| Saddle | Aeolus RSL, carbon rails; 155mm width size XS/S, 145mm width size XS/S/M/ML/L/XL |
| Seatpost | KVF aero carbon seatpost, 5mm offset, 280mm length |
| Handlebar / Stem | Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Race Fit; 80mm reach and 124mm drop. Size XS: 37cm control width, 40cm drop width, 70mm stem. Size S: 39cm control width, 42cm drop width, 80mm stem. Size M: 39cm control width, 42cm drop width, 90mm stem. Size ML/L: 41cm control width, 44cm drop width, 100mm stem. Size XL: 41cm control width, 44cm drop width, 110mm stem. |
| Handlebar Tape | Trek EcoTack; Trek gel cork |
| Brake Rotor | SRAM Paceline X, rounded, centerlock, 160mm |
| Rotor Size | Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front & rear |
| Weight | ML - 7.55 kg / 16.65 lbs with TLR sealant, no tubes |
| Weight Limit | Maximum total weight limit of 275 pounds / 125 kg, combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo |
| Colors | Juniper Splatter, Matte Deep Smoke, Matte Hex Blue, Olive Drab, Sedona Red, Buff Beige, Era White |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner. Other parts are covered under Trek’s limited warranty. |
FAQ's Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS
What type of bike is the Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS?
The Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS is a gravel bike. It uses an 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame, Checkmate SLR full carbon fork, Tubeless Ready carbon wheels, and gravel tire options.
What drivetrain does the Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS use?
The bike uses SRAM RED AXS and SRAM RED XPLR eTap AXS drivetrain parts. It includes a SRAM RED AXS E1 shifter, SRAM RED XPLR eTap AXS rear derailleur, SRAM RED XPLR power meter crank, SRAM XG-1391 10-46T 13-speed cassette, and SRAM RED E1 chain.
What wheels and tires come on the Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS?
The Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS comes with Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V OCLV Carbon Tubeless Ready wheels. Tire details include Bontrager Girona RSL GR 700x38mm and Bontrager Girona RSL 700x42mm, both with Tubeless Ready construction, aramid bead, and 220 tpi casing.
What colors are available for the Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS?
The Trek Checkmate SLR 9 AXS comes in Juniper Splatter, Matte Deep Smoke, Matte Hex Blue, Olive Drab, Sedona Red, Buff Beige, and Era White. These colors are paired with the same model specification.
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