The new limited edition Trek Checkpoint Driftless comes kitted out with a custom paint job, frame bag, and a dropper post, making it one of the most versatile Checkpoint models yet. Learn more here…
The Checkpoint is Trek’s most capable drop-bar rig, with features like 45mm tire clearance, 1x drivetrain compatibility, a wide range of mounting points, and a variety of different price points and builds in aluminum and carbon. Just announced, the new Trek Checkpoint Driftless is their latest take on a gravel bike, which includes a few updates that look promising for bikepacking or anyone looking to get a little wild.
The Checkpoint Driftless is built up around Trek’s aluminum ALR 5 platform using their 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame and a carbon fork. The frame has mounts under the downtube, top tube bosses, triple pack mounts on each fork leg, and rack and fender compatibility. This limited edition model takes things a step further with a 50mm travel Easton EA70 AX dropper post, a custom bolt-on frame bag, and Trek decided to update the press-fit bottom bracket to a threaded Praxis T47. The Driftless Checkpoint is finished with a new Satin Cobra Blood paint job with topographic map details and is available in six sizes from 49 to 61cm.
Checkpoint Driftless Build Kit
- Frame 300 Series Alpha Aluminum
- Fork Checkpoint Carbon
- Bottom Bracket Praxis T47 threaded
- Headset FSA Integrated
- Shifter Shimano GRX RX810, 11 speed
- Rear Derailleur Shimano GRX RX812, long cage
- Crankset Shimano GRX RX600, 40T
- Bottom Bracket Shimano SLX M7000, 11-42, 11 speed
- Chain Shimano HG601
- Handlebar Bontrager Elite Gravel
- Brake Rotor Shimano SM-RT70, centerlock, 160mm
- Wheels Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready
- Tires Bontrager GR2 Team Issue, 120TPI, 700x40mm
- Stem Bontrager Elite
- Bar Tape Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
- Saddle Bontrager P3 Verse Comp
- Other Bontrager TLR sealant, Rim Strips
The Trek Checkpoint Driftless costs $2,899 USD and is currently only available to purchase in-store. Learn more at TrekBikes.com.
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