{"id":69257,"date":"2024-08-15T18:00:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=69257"},"modified":"2024-08-15T18:20:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T16:20:12","slug":"trek-launch-checkmate-slr-gravel-race-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/trek-launch-checkmate-slr-gravel-race-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Trek launch Checkmate SLR gravel race bike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In addition to the updated Checkpoint SL<\/a> which launches today, Trek are expanding their gravel line up to include a gravel race-specific bike, the Checkmate SLR<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Checkmate SLR is their first ever dedicated gravel race bike and fastest and lightest gravel bike yet. It shares DNA with the new Madone Gen 8<\/a>, and is designed with the same new Full System Foil aero shapes and Aero RSL integrated Bar\/Stem as seen on the Madone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the meteoric rise in popularity of gravel racing both locally and globally, and the growing demand for gravel bikes reflected in our Quarterly Review<\/a>, we expect to see this ripping up Karoo gravel roads in the near future. Get all the details in the full press release below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Press release<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The all-new Checkmate SLR<\/a> is Trek\u2019s first-ever dedicated gravel race bike and the lightest and fastest gravel bike the brand has ever made, perfect for crushing the sport\u2019s most epic events. It’s designed for gravel riders on the ultimate pursuit of speed – from taking on gravel races like Unbound, to chasing gravel QOMs\/KOMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standout Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Gravel Race geometry that puts you in a fast and confident riding position  
\u2013 Ultralight and fast 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame 
\u2013 45mm tire clearance (as measured) 
\u2013 Lightweight and aero one-piece bar\/stem 
\u2013 Full System Foil aero tube shaping <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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