Trek Checkpoint+ SL 6 AXS

Trek Checkpoint+ SL 6 AXS Overview

The Trek Checkpoint+ SL 6 AXS 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 is built around a TQ-HPR60 motor with 60 Nm of torque, 250 watt maximum continuous rated power, and 350 watt peak power. A TQ 360Wh battery powers the system, while the TQ LED display includes Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity. This model is classified as a Class 3 e-bike and includes a TQ 4A charger.

The drivetrain combines SRAM Rival AXS E1 shifting with a SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type rear derailleur, SRAM Eagle XS-1275 T-Type 10-52 12-speed cassette, and SRAM GX Eagle T-Type 12-speed 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, paired with Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42mm Tubeless Ready tires. The 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 Pro Blendr-compatible stem.

Key Features of Trek Checkpoint+ SL 6 AXS

• 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 LED display featuring Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity.
• SRAM AXS drivetrain combines Rival AXS E1 shifting with a GX Eagle AXS T-Type rear derailleur.
• SRAM Eagle XS-1275 T-Type 10-52 cassette gives the bike a 12-speed 1x drivetrain setup.
• 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 SRAM AXS 1×12 drivetrain support its stated gravel bike purpose. The Class 3 e-bike system includes a TQ-HPR60 motor, TQ 360Wh battery, and TQ LED display.

Why Choose This Bike

The Trek Checkpoint+ SL 6 AXS combines a 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame, Checkpoint full carbon fork, TQ-HPR60 motor, TQ 360Wh battery, SRAM AXS 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 13.76 kg / 30.34 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.