Trek Checkmate SLR 8 AXS 2025

£8,500.00
This item / size combination is out of stock. Please contact the store as more may be on order. You can call 01926 430211 or email us here.
ERA WHITE/BUFF BEIGE
MATTE HEX BLUE/PLASMA GREY PEARL
MATTE TREK BLACK/MATTE DEEP SMOKE
OLIVE DRAB/GLOWSTICK
Part Number:

5331296

GTIN/UPC:

197216145400

We deliver bikes to the following postcode areas:
B, CV & LE

If you live outside of these areas email or call us for a delivery quote or to reserve a bike.

The Checkmate SLR 8 AXS is a carbon gravel race bike built to toe the line and kick up dust on the long and rough road. To deliver the performance that you crave on race day, the Checkmate combines a lightweight aero design with IsoSpeed and new Gravel Race geometry that keeps you poised for the attack without eating up your energy. It's topped off with a 1x12 SRAM RED XPLR AXS wireless drivetrain, carbon wheels and Trek Aero RSL bar/stem for a lightweight build.



You want to test your mettle at gravel racing's most epic events. You need a bike that delivers aerodynamics and light weight, but not at the cost of your comfort. Performance matters to you and you want performance components to elevate your ride, like a SRAM RED XPLR AXS wireless electronic drivetrain.



A lightweight and aerodynamic 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed comfort technology and plenty of mounts to carry race-day essentials. Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V carbon wheels and a Trek Aero RSL carbon bar/stem that keep your ride light and nimble. Plus, a 1x12 SRAM RED XPLR AXS drivetrain with wireless shifting that's built for rougher roads.



If gravel race days are in your future, reach for Checkmate SLR 8 AXS. This lightweight gravel race rig is built to kick up dust on the long road, and deliver aero gains and comfort on the way. It combines new Gravel Race geometry with comfort-focused features, like IsoSpeed vibration-damping tech, to keep you at your prime from start to finish line.

- You're after a gravel bike that's made to soar straight off the starting line with Full System Foil aero tube shapes and an aero-yet-ergonomic one-piece bar/stem

- Comfort isn't kicked to the side, thanks to road-smoothing IsoSpeed tech and clearance room for tyres up to 45 mm wide (as measured)

- New Gravel Race geometry keeps you tucked out of the wind and poised for the attack without compromising the fit you need for comfort through long miles

- A premium, ultra-light 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame helps you save energy by reducing road chatter

- It comes equipped with plenty of mounts to add Adventure Bags and carry all your race-day essentials

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*Parts under:

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£101 upwards post free

*Bikes under £1100 to the postcodes (CV, LE and B) £30 charge

*Bikes over £1100 to postcodes (CV, LE and B) free delivery

Bikes will hand deliver in our own van

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We require that bicycles are collected from the store fully assembled. All bikes go through a Pre-Delivery Inspection to ensure that they are ready to ride, and all road bikes include a bike fitting to ensure that your new bike is set up perfectly for you. Please see the bike fitting page for further information.

If we do not have an item you have ordered in stock then we will contact you straight away to let you know. Most items can be restocked within a week, however if this is not possible we will let you know.

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We are sure you will be delighted with your purchase, but if you are not, we accept returns and we will refund the price of the product providing it is returned in perfect resale condition within 14 days. If you would prefer an exchange for a different item (size, colour, etc) and we have the item in stock, we can arrange this once the original item is returned. You are responsible for the cost of sending the item back to us, and in the event of an exchange, any additional postage of sending out a new item.

If you believe an item to be faulty and you want to pursue a warranty claim, please return the item with a copy of the original proof of purchase. If upon inspection we agree it's a warranty issue we will repair or replace the item at our discretion and return it to you carriage free. If a warranty claim has not been cleared with us and you wish to have the item returned to you, there will be a postage charge for this. If you are returning an item to us, we cannot be responsible for the return postage. It is important to include a copy of the original proof of purchase, contact details and a description of the problem.

** Please note padded shorts and short liners are not refundable for hygiene reasons. **

If an item does not arrive, we ask that you follow the Royal Mail claims procedure. Please email [email protected] for more details.

We try to provide size guides where possible however it is the customer's responsibility to make sure the sizing is correct. We suggest you try an item for size where possible to ensure it will fit before ordering, whether it is a bike or item of clothing. You can call us on 01926 430211 for help with sizing.

*Please note there is a surcharge for super heavy or large items (for example, turbo trainers).

Frame 800 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, hidden mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle
Wheel Size Front 28
Wheel Size Rear 28
Fork Checkmate SLR full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, hidden mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle
Gears DERAILLEUR, Sram, 1x
Tyres BONTRAGER,
Pedals Not Included
Wheels BONTRAGER, Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37V, OCLV Next, Tubeless Ready, 37 mm rim depth, 100 x 12 mm thru axle Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37V, OCLV Next, Tubeless Ready, 37 mm rim depth, 142 x 12mm thru axle
Shifters SRAM, SRAM RED eTap AXS, 12-speed // SRAM RED eTap AXS, 12-speed,
Front Brake SH, SRAM CentreLine X, CentreLock, round edge, 160 mm Max brake rotor size, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation
Rear Brake SH, SRAM CentreLine X, CentreLock, round edge, 160 mm Max brake rotor size, Disc brake with hydraulic actuation
Rear Derailleur SRAM RED XPLR eTap AXS, 44T max cog
Crankset SRAM, SRAM RED AXS w/ power meter, 40T, DUB, 175 mm length SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Chain SRAM, SRAM RED D1, 12-speed
Handlebar TREK, Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem, OCLV Carbon, Race Fit, 80 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 41 cm control width, 44 cm drop width, 110 mm stem length
Seatpost KVF aero carbon seat post, 5 mm offset
Saddle Bontrager Aeolus Pro, carbon rails


Colours ERA WHITE/BUFF BEIGE, MATTE HEX BLUE/PLASMA GREY PEARL, MATTE TREK BLACK/MATTE DEEP SMOKE, OLIVE DRAB/GLOWSTICK
Sizes L, M, ML, S, XL, XS
Brand Trek
Model Year 2025
Barcodes 197216145387, 197216145394, 197216145400, 197216145417, 197216145424, 197216145431, 197216145448, 197216145455, 197216145462, 197216145479, 197216145486, 197216145493, 197216145509, 197216145516, 197216145523, 197216145530, 197216145547, 197216145554, 197216145561, 197216145578, 197216145585, 197216145592, 197216145608, 197216145615
SKUs / Part Numbers 5331294, 5331295, 5331296, 5331297, 5331298, 5331299, 5331300, 5331301, 5331302, 5331303, 5331304, 5331305, 5331306, 5331307, 5331308, 5331309, 5331310, 5331311, 5331312, 5331313, 5331314, 5331315, 5331316, 5331317

Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.

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