Trek Checkmate SLR 7

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 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 SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 wireless drivetrain, carbon wheels and Trek Aero RSL bar/stem for a lightweight build.

- 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

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 that you can trust, like a SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 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 SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 13-speed drivetrain with wireless shifting that's built for rougher roads.
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.

Technical Specifications:
- Primary Battery Type: Li-Ion 300mAh 7.4 Volt
- Rim Size: 700C
- Frame Material: Carbon.

Our fastest gravel bike ever
New Full System aero tube shapes and an aero-yet-ergonomic one-piece bar stem help make Checkmate our fastest gravel bike to date.

Our lightest gravel bike ever
Premium components and 800 Series OCLV Carbon keep things light and fast for ultimate race-day performance.


IsoSpeed comfort tech
IsoSpeed compliance tech absorbs fatiguing bumps in the road to keep you riding stronger for longer.


Plenty of tyre clearance
Room for gravel tyres up to 45 mm wide (as measured) keep you smooth and fast on quick courses and gnarly terrain.


Race-optimised gear storage
Multiple frame mounts let you add Adventure Bags to carry your race-day essentials while leaving room for ample hydration.


New Gravel Race geo
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.

Delivery Costs:

Check out our current shipping charges below:

• Auckland (Orewa to Pokeno) - $8
• Auckland Waiheke Island (Waiheke can incur an extra charge for bulky items - our team will get in touch if needed) - $22
• North Island Urban - $10
  
• North Island Rural - $15
  
• South Island Urban - $12
  
• South Island Rural - $18.50
  
• For Bulky/Heavy Items a $30 fee will be added.

We know there's nothing more exciting than your online order arriving on your doorstep as quickly as possible which is why we try our very best to process all orders on the day they are placed!

We focus on keeping our product prices as low as possible rather than building shipping costs into the price and then offering "free" shipping on everything. These fees are not about making money but simply recouping the shipping costs particularly for larger items.

NZ Islands Courier Charges:

If you order with us and live on a NZ Island like Waiheke and Great Barrier etc our customer care team will contact you immediately to discuss freight charges/options.

We focus on keeping our product prices as low as possible rather than building shipping costs into the price and then offering "free" shipping on everything. We therefore pay the courier fees ourselves however the fees to the Island communities have become so exorbitant we can't cover all of those costs and will discuss options.

Bulky Items:

Additional charges may also apply to bulky order that measure outside the normal courier package parameters. Our friendly customer care team will contact you right away if this is the case.

Processing Times:

All orders are processed during weekday business hours (9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday.) Orders made on weekends and public holidays will be processed the next business day.

While we try to have most products in our store and warehouse at all times if the product is not in stock we will order from our New Zealand-based suppliers. We will contact you to advise you of this and inform you of any delivery delays.

Track and trace:

We work with NZ Post for delivery. Once your package has left our building and been scanned on board by the courier you will receive an automated email from us with your track and trace details so you can follow its progress.

Please note: queries for missing/lost items must be completed within 14 days of despatch and queries for damaged items within 7 days of delivery. If you do not lodge a query with us within these time frames, we will be unable to make a claim with our courier.