Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5

Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5 Overview

The Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5 is an electric gravel bike built with a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame, TQ drive system, IsoSpeed, internal routing, fender mounts, flat mount disc fitment, UDH, and a 142x12mm chamfered thru axle. It uses a Checkpoint full carbon fork with a tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc fitment, and a 12x100mm chamfered thru axle.

The e-system uses a TQ-HPR60 motor with 60 Nm of torque, 250 watt maximum continuous rated power, and 350 watt peak power. The system is powered by a TQ 360Wh battery and controlled through a TQ color LED display with Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity. This model is classified as a Class 3 e-bike and includes a TQ 4A charger.

The drivetrain is built with a Shimano GRX RX820 12-speed shifter and Shimano GRX RX822 rear derailleur with a 51T max cog. The cassette is Shimano XT 10-51 12-speed, paired with a Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100 chain. The Praxis Alloy crankset uses size-specific crank lengths, and the frame supports a maximum 1x chainring size of 44T.

The wheel setup uses Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 Tubeless Ready wheels with a 25mm rim width. The rear wheel includes a Shimano Micro Spline freehub and 142×12 thru axle. Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42mm Tubeless Ready tires include GR puncture protection, aramid beads, and 60 tpi casing. Finishing parts include a Verse Short Comp saddle, Bontrager carbon seatpost, Bontrager Elite Gravel alloy handlebar, Bontrager Supertack Perf tape, and Bontrager Elite Blendr-compatible stem.

Key Features of Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5

• 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with TQ drive system, IsoSpeed, internal routing, fender mounts, UDH, and flat mount disc fitment.
• Checkpoint full carbon fork with tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, and 12x100mm chamfered thru axle.
• TQ-HPR60 motor delivers 60 Nm torque with 250 watt maximum continuous rated power and 350 watt peak power.
• TQ 360Wh battery works with a TQ color LED display featuring Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity.
• Shimano GRX RX820 12-speed shifter pairs with a Shimano GRX RX822 rear derailleur.
• Shimano XT 10-51 12-speed cassette works with a Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100 chain.
• Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 Tubeless Ready wheels use a 25mm rim width.
• Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42mm Tubeless Ready tires include GR puncture protection and aramid beads.

Ride Use

This bike is categorized for gravel riding with an electric TQ drive system. Its OCLV Carbon frame, full carbon fork, 700x42mm Tubeless Ready tires, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, and Shimano GRX 1×12 drivetrain support its gravel bike category. The Class 3 e-bike system includes a TQ-HPR60 motor, TQ 360Wh battery, and TQ color LED display.

Why Choose This Bike

The Trek Checkpoint+ SL 5 combines a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame, Checkpoint full carbon fork, TQ-HPR60 motor, TQ 360Wh battery, Shimano GRX 12-speed drivetrain, and Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 Tubeless Ready wheels. Its Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42mm tires, carbon seatpost, Bontrager Elite Gravel alloy handlebar, and Fjord Blue or Matte Bronze Age color options complete a detailed electric gravel bike build. The ML size weighs 13.81 kg / 30.45 lbs with TLR sealant and no tubes, and Trek frames and full-suspension swing arms are covered for the lifetime of the original owner, while other parts are covered under Trek’s limited warranty.