Trek Checkmate SLR 9 Sram Red XPLR 13-speed Gravel Bike, Matte Hex Blue/Plasma Grey Pearl, 2025

Performance-focused, this Trek Checkmate SLR 9 Matte Hex Blue/Plasma Grey Pearl will make all your rivals wince right from the start line. Its 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame is lightweight and aerodynamic thanks to its Full System Foil tubes and integrated handlebar-stem combo. It features IsoSpeed technology, which helps smooth out bumps on roads and trails for maximum comfort. In addition to its gravel race geometry, designed to maintain an aggressive riding style without wasting energy, this bike has a multitude of mounting points for panniers, ideal for long-distance races or bikepacking adventures.

As well as this high-quality base, the Trek Checkmate SLR 9 Matte Hex Blue/Plasma Grey Pearl is fitted with top-of-the-range components, such as the Sram Red XPLR eTap AXS groupset. Renowned for its lightness and robustness, this groupset offers precise gear changes and effective disc braking in all conditions. Finally, the Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V carbon wheels make this bike even more responsive, delivering the best possible performance on all terrains.

Technical specifications:

Frame:
- Frame: OCLV Carbon 800 Series, IsoSpeed, concealed 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 Hex Blue/Plasma Grey Pearl
- Sizes: XS, S, M, M-L, L, XL
- Weight: 7.55 kg (M-L)
- Brand: Trek