2026 Checkmate SLR Gravel Road Frameset
Fully assembled, tuned, and test-ridden—ready to ride at pickup from any DFW Bike Mart location.
Expected to ship within 3 days
Professionally built and test-ridden before it ships. Arrives mostly assembled with just minimal setup needed. See Reassembly Instructions
Delivered fully assembled and tuned by Bike Mart—ready to ride right at your doorstep within 10 miles of any DFW location.
Ship
Get your bike or equipment delivered to your home directly from Bike Mart via our FedEx or USPS Carrier partners. Adult signature is required for all bike deliveries and for equipment & gear deliveries over $500.
For orders that include a bike, it will be professionally pre-built and shipped to your home with minimal assembly needed. While we try to make it as easy as possible, basic mechanical skills and proper tools are required. For orders that include a frameset please visit our support center to make sure you have the specialty tools and skills required.
If you decide to take your bike to a local retailer for assembly, additional fees will apply.
Pickup
We’ve made it easier than ever to get the gear and bikes you love—fast. With our Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) option, you can shop online and pick up your items at your convenience from any of our six DFW locations.
The best part about picking up at a Bike Mart location is that you get the same high quality service with the convenience of having the exact bike or part.
Bikes / Car Racks will be assembled and installed at no extra charge
Delivery
When you select "Home Delivery" at checkout. Your bike will be professionally assembled and the closest Bike Mart store will call you to schedule the delivery.
We offer home delivery for bike purchases only within 10 miles of a Bike Mart location. Contact us if you live beyond 10 miles and we can discuss more options. Additional fees may apply.
In stock bikes will be delivered within 7 days. Warehouse bikes will delivered within 14 days*.
2026 Checkmate SLR Gravel Road Frameset
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Our fastest gravel bike ever
New Full System aero tube shapes and an aero-yet-ergonomic one-piece barstem help make Checkmate our fastest gravel bike to date.
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Our lightest gravel bike ever
Premium components and 800 Series OCLV Carbon keep things light and fast for ultimate race-day performance.
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IsoSpeed comfort tech
Isospeed compliance tech absorbs fatiguing bumps in the road to keep you riding stronger longer.
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Plenty of tire clearance
Room for gravel tires up to 45mm wide (as measured) keep you smooth and fast on quick courses and gnarly terrain.
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Race-optimized gear storage
Multiple frame mounts let you add Adventure Bags to carry your race-day essentials while leaving room for ample hydration.
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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.
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Design your custom Checkmate
Choose from a seemingly endless palette of colors, cherrypick your components, and find yourperfect fit with our Project One bike program.
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The bike of the pros
Checkmate is the bike of choice for pro gravel riders on the Trek Driftless team.
Overview
Overview
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Frame | 800 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, hidden fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, RCS Headset System, invisible cable routing, T47, flat mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle |
| Fork | Checkmate SLR full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, hidden fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Weight | 1146g - ML (frame-only, painted), 415g (fork-only, painted) |
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg). |
| Max chainring size | See service manual |
| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Max tire size | 45mm without fenders, 38mm with fenders (as measured, see manual for details) |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front & rear |
Parts are subject to change without notice. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Geometry
Geometry
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise noted.
| Frame size letter | XS | S | M | ML | L | XL |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| A — Seat tube | 37.3 | 41.4 | 45.5 | 50.0 | 53.7 | 58.3 |
| B — Seat tube angle (degrees) | 73.9° | 73.9° | 73.7° | 73.5° | 73.6° | 73.7° |
| C — Head tube length | 9.1 | 10.6 | 12.6 | 15.0 | 17.4 | 19.9 |
| D — Head angle (degrees) | 71.0° | 71.3° | 71.5° | 71.7° | 72.0° | 72.4° |
| E — Effective top tube | 53.2 | 54.0 | 55.5 | 57.0 | 58.1 | 59.2 |
| G — Bottom bracket drop | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| H — Chainstay length | 42.6 | 42.6 | 42.6 | 42.6 | 42.6 | 42.6 |
| I — Offset | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| J — Trail | 7.2 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| K — Wheelbase | 100.3 | 101.1 | 102.2 | 103.5 | 104.5 | 105.4 |
| L — Standover | 71.8 | 74.7 | 78.2 | 81.6 | 85.1 | 88.6 |
| M — Frame reach | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.2 | 39.9 | 40.4 | 40.9 |
| N — Frame stack | 52.5 | 54.0 | 56.0 | 58.4 | 60.8 | 63.3 |
| Saddle rail height min (w/short mast) | 54.6 | 58.7 | 62.8 | 66.8 | 72.0 | 75.1 |
| Saddle rail height max (w/short mast) | 61.1 | 65.2 | 69.3 | 73.3 | 78.5 | 81.6 |
| Saddle rail height min (w/tall mast) | 58.6 | 62.7 | 66.8 | 70.8 | 76.0 | 79.1 |
| Saddle rail height max (w/tall mast) | 65.1 | 69.2 | 73.3 | 77.3 | 82.5 | 85.6 |
This Geometry Chart is provided by the Manufactuer. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Sizing
Sizing
| size | inches | cm |
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| XS | 4'8" - 5'2" | 143 - 158 |
| S (49cm) | 5'2" - 5'5" | 158 - 164 |
| M (52-54cm) | 5'5" - 5'10" | 164 - 177 |
| ML (56cm) | 5'10" - 6'2" | 177 - 188 |
| L (58cm) | 6'2" - 6'4" | 188 - 194 |
| XL (61cm) | 6'4" - 6'8" | 194 - 203 |
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Chat with us if you have any questions.
