Trek Checkpoint SL 5
An all-road gravel bike from 2021, made in 2 sizes from 56cm to 61cm.
Size
Stack 586 mmReach 387 mm
Geometry
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||
| Stack (mm)How high the front sits | 586 | 638 |
| Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start | 387 | 397 |
| Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright | 1.51 | 1.61 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length | 566 | 592 |
| Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals | 73° | 73° |
| Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference | 560 | 610 |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 145 | 200 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 795 | 846 |
| Handling | ||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 72.2° | 72.6° |
| Fork offset (mm)Fork rake | 49 | 49 |
| Trail (mm)More = steadier steering | 61 | 59 |
| Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable | 1020 | 1044 |
| Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier | 425 | 425 |
| BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity | 76 | 74 |
| BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners | 260 | 262 |
| Front centre (mm)Room for your toes | 607 | 630 |
Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.
How it rides
All-road
Quick enough for spirited riding, comfortable enough for long days on mixed terrain.
Handling, size 56cm
- Steering
- Neutral61 mm trail
- Wheelbase
- Agile1020 mm
- Chainstays
- Balanced425 mm
- BB drop
- Typical76 mm
Bikes that fit like it
The closest gravel frames from other ranges, against size 56cm here.
| Bike | Size | Stack | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMR X-Grip-302026Stack +3 mm, reach −2 mm | L | +3 mm | −2 mm |
| MMR X-Grip 002026Stack +3 mm, reach −2 mm | L | +3 mm | −2 mm |
| Giant Revolt Advanced 12024Stack same, reach same | M | same | same |
| Specialized Crux Comp2021Stack −4 mm, reach +1 mm | 56 | −4 mm | +1 mm |
| Cube Nuroad EX2026Stack +2 mm, reach +2 mm | M | +2 mm | +2 mm |
| Marin Gestalt 2.52023Stack +8 mm, reach +2 mm | 56 | +8 mm | +2 mm |