2026 Checkmate SLR 7 AXS

The Checkmate SLR 7 AXS is a carbon gravel race bike built to toe the line and kick up dust on the long and rough road. To deliver ultimate race-day performance, Checkmate combines a lightweight aero design with IsoSpeed and Gravel Race geometry that keeps you poised for the attack without eating up your energy. It's topped off with a SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 wireless drivetrain, carbon wheels, and Trek Aero RSL bar/stem for a lightweight build.<br /> <br /> 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 workhorse components you can trust, like a SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 wireless electronic drivetrain. 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, a<br /> <br /> 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 SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 13-speed drivetrain with wireless shifting that's built for rougher roads. 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 SRAM Force X<br /> <br /> If gravel race days are in your future, reach for Checkmate SLR 7 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. If gravel race days are in your future, reach for Checkmate SLR 7 AXS.<br /> - 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 You're after a gravel bike that's made to soar right off the starting line with Full System Foil aero tube shapes and an aer<br /> - 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) Comfort isn't kicked to the side, thanks to road-smoothing IsoSpeed tech and clearance room for tires up to 45mm wide<br /> - 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 New Gravel Race geometry keeps you tucked out of the wind and poised for the attack without compr<br /> - A premium, ultra-light 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame helps you save energy by reducing road chatter A premium, ultra-light 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame helps you save energy by reducing road chatter<br /> - It comes equipped with plenty of mounts to add Adventure Bags and carry all your race-day essentials It comes equipped with plenty of mounts to add Adventure Bags and carry all your race-day essentials<br /> <br /> Our fastest gravel bike ever<br /> New Full System aero tube shapes and an aero-yet-ergonomic one-piece bar stem help make Checkmate our fastest gravel bike to date.<br /> <br /> Our lightest gravel bike ever<br /> Premium components and 800 Series OCLV Carbon keep things light and fast for ultimate race-day performance.<br /> <br /> IsoSpeed comfort tech<br /> IsoSpeed compliance tech absorbs fatiguing bumps in the road to keep you riding stronger for longer.<br /> <br /> Plenty of tyre clearance<br /> Room for gravel tyres up to 45 mm wide (as measured) keep you smooth and fast on quick courses and gnarly terrain.<br /> <br /> Race-optimised gear storage<br /> Multiple frame mounts let you add Adventure Bags to carry your race-day essentials while leaving room for ample hydration.<br /> <br /> New Gravel Race geo<br /> This brand-new geometry was designed specifically for gravel racing to keep you tucked out of the wind, nimble on corners and in control on descents and rougher roads.