The Trek Checkpoint has been around for a while now and is a fantastic bike for general gravel riding and adventures.

For those with a more competitive mindset, enter Checkmate stage right. Checkmate is Trek’s first gravel race specific bike and is ready to take you to the stop step of the podium.

Find out more about the brand new Trek Checkmate SLR below.

Trek Checkmate: Trek’s Lightest Gravel Bike Ever

Checkmate is crafted from 800 Series OCLV Carbon, lightweight tube shape technology and a carefully curated selection of the best components on the market. This bike is designed for max performance on both races and training rides!

Trek Checkmate is Aero Optimised

Checkmate utilises the same new Full System Foil Aero tube shapes and aero one-piece bar/stem as Madone Gen 8, Trek’s fastest road bike to date.

Trek Checkmate Features Gravel Race Geometry

Checkmate’s gravel race geo puts riders in a more aggressive and efficient riding position, allowing you to push the pace – less roam, more race!

Lightweight Aero One-Piece Bar/Stem

As well as sharing Madone Gen 8’s aero tube shaping, Checkmate also makes use of Madone Gen 8’s aero one-piece bar & stem. This combo features hoods that are 3cm narrower than the drops, allowing riders to choose between a more aero or more controlled position as well as enjoying more ergonomic comfort on the tops.

Trek Checkmate Tyre Clearance

Trek Checkmate comes with stock 38mm tyres but can take up to 45mm, which will be a great help when the course gets tough/rough.

Make Trek Checkmate Your Own

Use Trek’s Project One configurator for the perfect fit, parts and colour.

So what makes Trek Checkmate Different to Trek Checkpoint?

  • Checkmate features gravel race geometry, whereas Checkpoint offers progressive off-road geo which makes the bike longer and more upright for stability
  • Checkmate SLR does not offer internal frame storage
  • Checkmate SLR uses 800 Series OCLV carbon, Checkpoint SLR uses 700 Series OCLV Carbon
  • Checkmate is lighter and faster than Checkpoint

If you’re looking to take on some gravel racing and looking for that competitive edge then the new Trek Checkmate is the bike for you. If adventure and comfort are your priority then choose the new Gen 3 Checkpoint.

You can find both on the Balfe’s Bikes website by clicking the button below.

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