2023 Trek Checkpoint ALR vs 2025 Trek Checkmate SLR
The Trek Checkmate SLR size closest to your 54 is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Trek Checkmate SLR
Compared with the Trek Checkpoint ALR in 54, the Trek Checkmate SLR in XS places the top of the head tube 46 mm lower and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −46 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −23 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −38 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −9 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Checkpoint ALR numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Checkpoint ALR 54 | Trek Checkmate SLR XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403 | 380 | −23 mm |
| Stack | 571 | 525 | −46 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8° | 71 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | 532 | −38 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 426 | −9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1041 | 1003 | −38 mm |
| BB drop | 76 | 80 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 718 | −71 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 373 | −167 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 91 | −34 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.9 |
Differences are the Trek Checkmate SLR minus the Trek Checkpoint ALR. Full charts: 2023 Trek Checkpoint ALR, 2025 Trek Checkmate SLR.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Checkpoint ALRTrek Checkmate SLR
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Trek Checkpoint ALRALR 5 | Trek Checkmate SLRSLR 7 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha | Trek Checkmate |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint | Trek Checkpoint SLR |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | SRAM D2 Force |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810/600 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS D2 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG700 | SRAM XG-1271 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX600 | SRAM 1 D2 Force AXS |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Paradigm | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue | Bontrager Girona RSL GR |
| Brake | Shimano GRX | SRAM CentreLine X |
| Handlebar | Bontrager GR Elite Alloy | Trek Aero RSL |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite Alloy | Trek Aero RSL |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Alloy | aero |
| Saddle | fizik Argo | Bontrager Aeolus P2 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force 1 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CentreLine X |
| Headset | not listed | Trek RCS Race |
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