Sport/Performance
$4,299.99
Checkpoint SL 5 is an adventure-ready carbon gravel bike built to roll into the distant horizon. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused geometry, room for beefy 50mm tires (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, helping you float over chatter and potholes. It comes equipped with a wireless 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road.
It's right for you if...
You want a carbon gravel bike for exploring the beyond, and want to save on parts you can upgrade over time. You want the gravel-smoothing benefits of IsoSpeed tech that soaks up chatter from below so can ride stronger longer, and plenty of mounts to carry all your gear and hydration.
The tech you get
A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, frame and fork mounts, and clearance for 50mm tires (as measured). A 12-speed 1x SRAM Apex XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seatpost, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels with 42mm tires.
The final word
When you're ready to load up and explore the road less traveled, reach for Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3. This capable and comfortable gravel bike balances price and performance with a blend of components that deliver reliably and a frame that's packed with road-smoothing features.
Why you'll love it
- Checkpoint's Gravel Endurance geometry lets you sit higher up and features a shorter reach to keep you comfortable on all-day gravel adventures, light singletrack, bikepacking trips, and more
- Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher longer
- A SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed drivetrain offers precise, fully wireless shifting that's made for the roughest roads
- Clearance for 50mm tires (as measured) means you can add extra traction and cushion for rowdy gravel roads
- You can haul it all with large internal frame storage and mounts galore on the frame and fork for hydration, front and rear racks, fenders, and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit Checkpoint
- Dropper post and suspension fork compatible (except size XS)
$2,249.99
FX Sport 4 is a carbon fiber fitness bike for riders who want the speed of a lightweight road bike with the comfort and control of a flat handlebar. The 1x drivetrain simplifies shifting without sacrificing gear range, making this high-performance bike perfect for everything from solo workouts to speedy group rides.
IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF…
You're ready to log big miles, and you prefer the feel of a flat handlebar to the drop bars that come stock on most road bikes. You prioritize comfort and performance equally, and want the simplicity a 1x drivetrain provides.
THE TECH YOU GET
A lightweight 400 Series OCLV Carbon frame and fork, a Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain with a wide-range cassette, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for all-weather stopping power, a lightweight tubeless ready wheelset, wide, fast-rolling Bontrager GR1 Expert gravel tires, and a vibration-absorbing handlebar and ergonomic grips.
THE FINAL WORD
Fast, capable, comfortable. FX Sport 4 has a road-smoothing carbon frame and quality parts that will hold up over serious miles, including the simpler-shifting 1x drivetrain.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- The 1x drivetrain delivers a wide range of gearing with the simplicity of a single shifter
- You get the superior ride quality of carbon without the bank-breaking price
- On your left! This fitness bike is more than capable of taking on speedy group road rides
- It's easy to accessorize with fenders, lights, and more!
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