The Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 is a carbon gravel bike built to explore the beyond. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with a Gravel Endurance geometry, tons of mounts and clearance for up to 50 mm tyres (as measured). Plus, IsoSpeed comfort tech helps soak up jarring vibrations to help you float over chatter and potholes. It's decked out with upgrades where you want them most, like carbon wheels and seat post, and a wireless SRAM Force AXS D2 drivetrain.
You're ready to ride further and explore more, and want a gravel bike that's up to the task – and more. You want the road-smoothing benefits of IsoSpeed, plus upgrades that matter, like carbon wheels and SRAM's Force AXS D2 wireless drivetrain.
A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, clearance for 50 mm tyres (as measured), and frame and fork mounts. A 12-speed 1x SRAM Force XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seat post, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V wheels with 42 mm tyres.
Looking for a bike built to go far? Reach for the Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3. This adventure-tuned gravel rig is purpose-built with chatter-smoothing IsoSpeed and Gravel Endurance geometry, tons of mounts for gear, plus an upgraded drivetrain for clean shifts and carbon wheels to keep things light.
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
| 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 |
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| Fork | Checkpoint full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, triple rack mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm chamfered thru axle |
| Max compatible fork travel | 40 mm (XS: compatible with rigid fork only)
See Checkpoint SL Gen 3 FAQ for compatible options |
| Weight | ML - 9.00 kg / 19.85 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| 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) |
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| *Shifter | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
SRAM Force AXS D2, 12-speed |
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| Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
SRAM Force AXS D2, 12 speed | |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2, 44T max cog |
| *Crank | Size: XS, S
SRAM Force 1 D2, 40T, DUB, 165 mm length |
| Size: M
SRAM Force 1 D2, 40T, DUB, 170 mm length | |
| Size: ML, L
SRAM Force 1 D2, 40T, DUB, 172.5 mm length | |
| Size: XL
SRAM Force 1 D2, 40T, DUB, 175 mm length | |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1271, 10-44, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Force, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x:44 2x: 46/30 |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless-Ready, 35 mm rim depth, 100x12 mm thru axle |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless-Ready, 35 mm rim depth, SRAM XD-R driver, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| 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 | Size: XS, S
Verse Short Elite, hollow magnesium rails, 155 mm width |
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| Size: M, ML, L, XL
Verse Short Elite, hollow magnesium rails, 145 mm width | |
| Seatpost | Bontrager carbon, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| *Handlebar | Size: XS
Bontrager Pro Gravel, 40 cm width |
| Size: S, M
Bontrager Pro Gravel, 42 cm width | |
| Size: ML, L
Bontrager Pro Gravel, 44 cm width | |
| Size: XL
Bontrager Pro Gravel, 46 cm width | |
| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| *Stem | Size: XS
Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length |
| Size: S
Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length | |
| Size: M, ML
Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length | |
| Size: L
Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length | |
| Size: XL
Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length | |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc |
| Brake rotor | SRAM CentreLine X, CentreLock, round edge, 160 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front and rear |
| Size | Rider Height | Inseam |
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| XS |
143 - 158 cm 4'8" - 5'2" |
67 - 74 cm 26" - 29" |
| S |
158 - 162 cm 5'2" - 5'4" |
74 - 76 cm 29" - 30" |
| M |
162 - 173 cm 5'4" - 5'8" |
76 - 81 cm 30" - 32" |
| ML |
173 - 179 cm 5'8" - 5'10" |
81 - 84 cm 32" - 33" |
| L |
179 - 188 cm 5'10" - 6'2" |
84 - 88 cm 33" - 35" |
| XL |
188 - 213 cm 6'2" - 7'0" |
88 - 100 cm 35" - 39" |
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Frame size number | Frame size letter | Wheel size | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | Effective seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | G — Bottom bracket drop | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack |
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| 49 cm | XS | 700c | 44.5 | 74.0° | 72.7° | 8.6 | 71.0° | 53.6 | 7.6 | 43.0 | 4.9 | 7.1 | 101.3 | 74.6 | 38.0 | 53.5 |
| 52 cm | S | 700c | 48.0 | 74.0° | 73.0° | 10.6 | 71.4° | 54.7 | 7.6 | 43.0 | 4.9 | 6.8 | 102.2 | 77.2 | 38.6 | 55.6 |
| 54 cm | M | 700c | 50.5 | 73.3° | 72.8° | 13.0 | 71.6° | 56.6 | 7.6 | 43.0 | 4.9 | 6.8 | 103.4 | 79.9 | 39.1 | 57.9 |
| 56 cm | ML | 700c | 53.0 | 73.3° | 72.8° | 15.1 | 72.0° | 57.8 | 7.6 | 43.0 | 4.9 | 6.4 | 104.2 | 81.3 | 39.7 | 60.1 |
| 58 cm | L | 700c | 55.0 | 73.3° | 72.8° | 17.1 | 72.1° | 58.9 | 7.6 | 43.0 | 4.9 | 6.4 | 105.2 | 83.7 | 40.2 | 62.0 |
| 61 cm | XL | 700c | 57.5 | 73.3° | 72.8° | 19.1 | 72.4° | 60.1 | 7.6 | 43.0 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 106.2 | 86.1 | 40.8 | 64.0 |
