Trek Checkmate SLR 9 Sram Red XPLR 13-speed Gravel Bike, Matte Trek Black/Matte Deep Smoke 2025

In 2025, Trek returns with a new performance-oriented gravel bike, the Checkmate SLR 9. With its sleek Matte Trek Black/Matte Deep Smoke colour scheme, it’s sure to strike fear into the hearts of all your rivals. Its 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame is designed to be lightweight and aerodynamic, featuring Full System Foil tubes and an integrated handlebar/stem combo. It also features IsoSpeed technology, which helps smooth out bumps on roads and trails for maximum comfort. With a gravel race-style geometry to maintain an aggressive riding style without draining your energy, this bike also offers a multitude of mounting points for panniers, whether you’re heading out for a race or a bikepacking adventure.

Built around this high-quality frame, the Trek Checkmate SLR 9 in Matte Trek Black/Matte Deep Smoke is equipped with top-of-the-range components, such as the SRAM Red XPLR eTap AXS groupset. Renowned for its lightness and durability, this groupset offers high-performance shifting and effective disc braking in all conditions. Finally, the Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V carbon wheels make this bike even more responsive for maximum performance on all terrains.

Technical specifications:

Frame:
- Frame: OCLV Carbon 800 Series, IsoSpeed, hidden mudguard mounts, integrated pannier mounts, invisible internal cable routing, T47, Flat-Mount disc, integrated chain guard, removable front derailleur mount, UDH, 142x12 mm threaded thru-axle
- Fork: Checkmate SLR, full carbon, carbon tapered steerer tube, mudguard mounts, Flat-Mount disc brakes, 12x100 mm thru-axle

Drivetrain:
- Crankset: Sram Red XPLR, power meter, 42T, DUB width, 165 mm length (XS, S) / 170 mm cranks (M) / 172.5 mm cranks (M-L, L) / 175 mm cranks (XL)
- Cassette: SRAM XG-1391, 10-46T, 13-speed
- Chain: SRAM Red E1, 12-speed
- Shifters: SRAM Red AXS E1
- Rear derailleur: SRAM Red XPLR eTap AXS, max 46-tooth sprocket.

Braking:
- Disc brakes: SRAM Paceline X, rounded, Centerlock, 160 mm

Components:
- Handlebar - integrated stem: Trek Aero RSL Road integrated handlebar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Race Fit, 80 mm depth, 124 mm height, 37 cm width at the dropouts, 40 cm width at the bends, 70 mm stem length (XS) / width 39 cm, stem 80 mm (S) / width 39 cm, stem 90 mm (M) / width 41 cm, stem 100 mm (M-L, L) / width 41 cm, stem 100 mm (XL)
- Saddle: Aeolus RSL, carbon rails, width 155 mm
- Seatpost: KVF aerodynamic carbon seatpost, 5 mm offset, length 280 mm

Wheels:
- Wheels: Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37 mm rim height, 100x12 mm thru-axle
- Tyres: Bontrager Girona RSL GR, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 220 tpi, 700x38 mm

General information:
- Colour: Matte Trek Black/Matte Deep Smoke
- Sizes: XS, S, M, M-L, L, XL
- Weight: 7.55 kg (M-L)
- Brand: Trek