{"id":7045,"date":"2024-08-15T15:03:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T15:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/?p=7045"},"modified":"2024-08-15T15:03:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T15:03:48","slug":"trek-checkmate-treks-gravel-race-specific-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/balf\/trek-checkmate-treks-gravel-race-specific-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Trek Checkmate: Trek\u2019s Gravel Race Specific Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Trek Checkpoint has been around for a while now and is a fantastic bike for general gravel riding and adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those with a more competitive mindset, enter Checkmate<\/a> stage right. Checkmate is Trek’s first gravel race specific bike and is ready to take you to the stop step of the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about the brand new Trek Checkmate SLR below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trek Checkmate: Trek\u2019s Lightest Gravel Bike Ever<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Checkmate is crafted from 800 Series OCLV Carbon, lightweight tube shape technology and a carefully curated selection of the best components on the market. This bike is designed for max performance on both races and training rides!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trek Checkmate is Aero Optimised<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Checkmate utilises the same new Full System Foil Aero tube shapes and aero one-piece bar\/stem as Madone Gen 8, Trek\u2019s fastest road bike to date.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Trek Checkmate Features Gravel Race Geometry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Checkmate\u2019s gravel race geo puts riders in a more aggressive and efficient riding position, allowing you to push the pace \u2013 less roam, more race!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lightweight Aero One-Piece Bar\/Stem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As well as sharing Madone Gen 8\u2019s aero tube shaping, Checkmate also makes use of Madone Gen 8\u2019s aero one-piece bar & stem. This combo features hoods that are 3cm narrower than the drops, allowing riders to choose between a more aero or more controlled position as well as enjoying more ergonomic comfort on the tops.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Trek Checkmate Tyre Clearance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trek Checkmate comes with stock 38mm tyres but can take up to 45mm, which will be a great help when the course gets tough\/rough.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Make Trek Checkmate Your Own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use Trek\u2019s Project One configurator for the perfect fit, parts and colour.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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So what makes Trek Checkmate Different to Trek Checkpoint?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n