Checkpoint SL 5 Women's is a carbon gravel bike made for epic all-road adventures. It's built with a full Shimano 105 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, but the defining feature of this model is the lightweight OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed, a decoupler at the top tube/seat tube junction that provides additional compliance over rough terrain so you can stay stronger for longer.
It's right for you if...
Chamois or cut-off shorts, bikepacking trip or brutal day of gravel racing – you're going to ride far, go fast and have a great time. You'd rather spend your money on a lightweight carbon frame than a top-of-the-line drivetrain, but you still expect your workhorse gravel bike to perform. You want a bike that's both fast and comfortable with endless carry options for gravel races and everyday adventures, and you prefer the fit and feel of parts made specifically for women.
The tech you get
A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Rear IsoSpeed, powerful flat mount hydraulic disc brakes, a full 2x11 Shimano 105 groupset and 700x35 Schwalbe TL-EX G-One Tubeless Ready gravel tyres. Checkpoint SL 5 Women's also has Control Freak internal cable routing, an alloy seatmast cap, a Women-Specific Design saddle, Carbon Armour to protect the frame against debris, 12 mm thru axles and Stranglehold dropouts that make it easy to fine-tune your geometry or run singlespeed.
The final word
Light, fast, comfortable. The Checkpoint SL 5 Women's is a carbon gravel bike that nails this trifecta. A quality groupset, massive tyre clearance, options for carrying gear, an OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed and a ride quality that can't be matched.
Why you'll love it
The IsoSpeed decoupler cuts down on fatiguing bumps in gravel so you can wander more, reach new places and stay stronger for longer
This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of riding styles, including gravel rides, bikepacking and daily commutes
Extra mounts on the top tube, seat tube and both sides of the downtube make it easy to carry extra gear and water
Massive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any condition
Specifications
Frameset
Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Rear IsoSpeed, Stranglehold dropouts, tapered head tube, BB90, flat mount disc brakes, rack mounts and hidden mudguard mounts, Control Freak, internal cable routing, 12 mm thru axle, 3S chain keeper, Ride Tuned seatmast
Fork: Checkpoint carbon disc, carbon tapered steerer, flat mount disc brakes, rack mounts, hidden mudguard mounts, 12 mm thru axle
Wheels
Front hub: Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 12 mm alloy axle, CenterLock
Rear hub: Bontrager alloy sealed bearing, 12 mm alloy axle, CenterLock
Rims: Bontrager Tubeless Ready
Tyres: Schwalbe G-One Allround, aramid bead, TL Easy, 700 c 35 c
Drivetrain
Shifters: Shimano RS505, 11 speed
Front derailleur: Shimano 105 FD-5801, braze-on
Rear derailleur: Shimano 105
Crank: Shimano 105, 50/34 (compact)
Bottom bracket: BB90
Cassette: Shimano HG800, 11-34, 11-speed
Chain: Shimano HG600, 11-speed
Pedals: Not included
Components
Saddle: Bontrager Ajna Comp, chromoly rails
Seatpost: Bontrager Ride Tuned seatmast cap, 10 mm offset
Handlebar: Bontrager RL IsoZone VR-CF, 31.8 mm
Grips: Bontrager tape
Stem: Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, 7-degree, w/computer and light mounts
Head set: Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom
Brake set: Shimano RS505 flat mount hydraulic disc
Weight
Weight: 54cm - 9.54 kg / 21.04 lbs
Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).
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