It's right for you if... You have big dreams for the likes of The Mid South, Belgian Waffle Rides, and Unbound Gravel, and know you'll need the most dialed gravel bike for these epic adventures. You want the most advanced Checkpoint, one that's made and spec'd specifically for gravel racing.
The tech you get A 700 Series OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed and carbon armor, a progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, internal storage, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, and integrated frame bag and fender mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, 1x13 Campagnolo EKAR drivetrain with a wide-range cassette, and Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V carbon wheels with wide gravel tires that provide extra traction and stability. Fits up to 45c tires.
The final word Our best Checkpoint frame is designed and built for performance and comfort during grueling gravel races. It's ultra light, fast, and comes with premium parts from Campagnolo and RSL carbon wheels.
Specifications
Frameset
Frame
700 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, downtube storage door, internal routing, Ride Tuned seat mast, chain keeper, T47 BB, fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle
Fork
Checkpoint carbon, tapered carbon steerer, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Frame fit
Gravel
Wheels Wheel front Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru axle
Wheel rear
Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 37mm rim depth, 142x12mm thru axle
Skewer front
Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Skewer rear Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever
Tire
Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M Tire, Tubeless Ready, SpeedGRIP Compound, TechWALL, 120 tpi, 700x40c
Rim strip
Bontrager TLR
Max tire size 700x45c / 650x2.1" Bontrager tires
Drivetrain
Shifter Campagnolo Ekar 13 Speed
Rear derailleur Campagnolo Ekar 13 Speed w/clutch
Crank
Campagnolo Ekar, 42T, ProTech, 172.5mm length
Bottom bracket
Campy ProTech, T47 threaded
Cassette
Campagnolo Ekar, 9-42, 13 speed
Chain
Campagnolo Ekar, 13 speed
Max chainring size 1x: 46T, 2x: 50/37 (Shimano: 36)
Components Saddle
Selle Italia SLR Boost Superflow Saddle - Titanium, Black, L3
Seatmast Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, tall length
Handlebar Bontrager Pro IsoCore VR-SF, 42cm
Handlebar tape
Deda Elementi Logo Handlebar Tape - Black
Stem
Bontrager RSL Carbon, 31.8mm clamp, 7 degree, 90mm length
Brake rotor Campagnolo AFS Disc Brake Rotor for EKAR - Center-Lock, 160mm Front 140mm Rear
Accessories Bag Bontrager BITS Internal Frame Storage Bag
Weight 18.5 lbs Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).
