Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3 — Gravel Bike

Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed technology, internal downtube storage, hidden fender mounts, rack mounts, and integrated frame bag mounts, paired with a full carbon Checkpoint fork

Drivetrain: SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS wireless electronic shifting, 12-speed, SRAM Apex 1 DUB Wide crank (40T), SRAM XPLR PG-1231 11-44 cassette

Cockpit: Bontrager Elite Gravel alloy handlebar, Bontrager Elite stem, and a Bontrager carbon seatpost for added road-buzz damping

Standout feature: Large internal frame storage plus dropper post and suspension fork compatibility (except size XS) — genuine bikepacking and mixed-terrain versatility built into a race-capable frame

This bike suits an adventure-focused gravel rider who wants a genuinely capable carbon build for long days exploring routes like the KVR or Okanagan Rail Trail, with the option to add a dropper post or suspension fork down the line. They'll appreciate the crisp, maintenance-friendly feel of wireless AXS shifting, the chatter-smoothing comfort of IsoSpeed, and the internal frame storage and mount points for carrying gear on multi-day trips.

Our team at Fresh Air will help you find the right fit in-store at both Kelowna locations. Stop by to work with one of our experienced staff members, or call 250-763-3425.

Our team can dial in your contact points — saddle height, reach, and cleat alignment — for the Checkpoint's Gravel Endurance geometry, and set tyre pressure appropriate for the mix of pavement and gravel you're riding, whether that's the KVR or the Rail Trail. We can also help fit racks, fenders, or frame bags using the integrated mounts, and talk through dropper post or suspension fork options if you're planning to upgrade. Drop into Fresh Air Pandosy (555 Groves Ave) or Fresh Air Dilworth (1656 Dilworth Drive), or book an appointment online.