Here are the new Trek 2025 gravel bikes

Trek Checkmate SLR and Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3. That’s what they’re called. 2 new gravel trips Which was presented by the American company on August 15.

there Checkmate SLR Journey It is a very light bike, designed primarily for gravel racing or in any case for fast gravel. Basically it goes to SLR checkpoint replacement.
On the other hand, the Trek Checkpoint SL Gen 3 makes versatility its strength and is designed for adventure and exploration.

There are some common points between the two new gravel trips, but also Many differencesit certainly has two different uses.

New Journey Gravel: Checkmate SLR Details

Trek Announces New Checkmate SLR as Its Gravel Bike The fastest and lightest ever.

It is made with OCL V800 Carbontaking advantage of the new features of the full-system foil aerodynamic ducts already used on the Madone Gen 8.
The Madone Gen 8 also uses the same integrated carbon fiber handlebar. Aero RSL RoadIt has a clear glow, with a difference in width between the top and bottom of 3 cm.
Using it on the Madone Gen 8 gave us the impression that we are not very rigid, but to understand its effect on a gravel bike, we reserve the right to try it.

Compared to the previous Checkpoint SLR, the geometry of what Trek now calls the Gravel racing. With the same size, we find a smaller reach and stack, with the aim of helping the cyclist maintain an aggressive and efficient position, in line with the intended use of the bike.

For a gravel bike to perform, comfort cannot be completely overlooked. That’s why the new Chekmate is equipped Wheel travel up to 700×45 (Standard tires are 700×38) and confirms the presence of ISO SPEED TECHNOLOGY On the seat tubeAllowing it to absorb vibrations coming from the ground, without sacrificing torsional rigidity.

The advertised weight of the new Trek Checkmate SLR in the top-of-the-range version, equipped with a Sram Red XPLR groupset and Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V wheels, is just 7.55 kg Size M/LWe are practically on par with many high-end racing bikes.

At the moment, only two setups are planned, with the Sram Red XPLR AXS and Sram Force XPLR AXS, at prices 10,999 euros and 8,999 euros.

here Find colors and all the details of the Checkmate SLR.

New Journey Gravel: Checkpoint SL Gen 8 Details

The new Checkpoint SL Gen 8 is a bike More diverseWe imagine that given the intended use and the price, it will be the model that will interest the largest segment of the public, at least in Italy.

With Checkmate it shares the IsoSpeed ​​system, but the frame is made With OCLV 500 carbon.

Compared to the previous version, the tube shapes have been rethought. There is now more space to fit bags and displays. Even more space inside the hidden compartment under the bottle cage. On the down tube. There are also several attachments for mounting bags on the down tube, on the frame, inside the triangle, on the fork, and for mounting rear and front luggage racks.

Compared to checkmate, the measurements also change. There is New Gravel Endurance Engineering The Checkpoint SL Gen 3 features a shorter reach, larger stack, and is more comfortable and suitable for long trips on dirt roads.

Obviously there is no integrated carbon handlebar. You can choose between the GR Elite aluminium handlebar (on the SL 5 and 6) or the GR Pro carbon handlebar (on the SL 7), which have a more comfortable shape and a difference of 6 cm between the upper and lower parts.

The Checkpoint SL Gen 3 comes standard with 42mm tires, but it’s suitable for Tires up to 700×50.
The bike is also compatible with dropper seatposts and suspension forks for gravel riding.

Mountains Exclusively Sram ei Prices range from €4,099 to €6,659. here Find colors and all the details for the Checkpoint SL Gen.

For more information on the new Trek Gravel bikes: trekbikes.com/it/it_IT/