Trek Checkpoint SL5 Components

[@tvbuster]

Nice video. I got a 56 cm checkpoint and I’m 5’ 9” it fits and has room but I’m worried it’s a littttle big. What size is yours?

[@thewisconsingravelcyclist]

I ride a 52. I’m 5”8 to 5”9 depending on the measurement. 30 inch inseam. I’m in between a 52 and 54 and went 52 because of the stand over height and the reach. I normally say to size down one size on a checkpoint unless you have rode that size and determined it works for you.

[@tvbuster]

@@thewisconsingravelcyclist Thanks for the reply. It feels oddly comfortable because my old bike felt cramped. But I'm basically at the 30 day return policy and haven't been on a ride longer than 2 hours. Luckily the 2 hour long ride felt fine and no pain. I will say the larger frame feels a little less nimble and it's not as easy to throw the bike around. But it feels good on the roads and at high speeds. It's such a tough decision.

[@robnevitt7593]

Thanks for the great videos. I have the same Trek SL5. I would like to get the Terske Self Locking nuts. Could you please put a link to the mountain screws in the chat? Sorry, but it is difficult to see in the video.

[@thewisconsingravelcyclist]

Heres the link! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!! www.amazon.com/dp/B09LMNVTTN?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_k1_1_6&amp=&crid=2JN4ZOWCZFO72&amp=&sprefix=terske

[@purpskurp8737]

So I went with some 32 Michelin's now I think I should have bought a road bike... last question lol should I ask the shop I just bought it from to trade it in on a Emonda? Or just keep the sl5 and try to make it more of a road bike? First bike if you can't tell.

[@thewisconsingravelcyclist]

If you dont plan on riding much gravel then am emonda might be the way to go. But the max tire size on an emonda is a 28 may be a 30. If you want a racy feeling bike fast on pavement and emonda is great and cant go wrong. But, if you want some versatility maybe consider a Domane. They can go up to a 38 mm tire so you would have the ability for some gravel if you want. The new Domanes are very very nice and have been lightened up a fair amount. Ride am emonda and a Domane and see what feels best. Good luck !!

[@purpskurp8737]

@@thewisconsingravelcyclist Thank you for your help man I really appreciate it.

[@salsalawyer]

What is the name of the bolt you use to fill the bosses?

[@thewisconsingravelcyclist]

They are the Terske Blanking screws. I found them on amazon. I needed two packages for all bosses. Thanks for the comment!

[@automachina]

that's not a bike, that's an automobile. the Trek headlight commuter pro RT is a must for that truck you got and Pirelli cinturato 45's

[@thewisconsingravelcyclist]

😂. These are only 40s on this bike. 45s going on soon though .

[@purpskurp8737]

what tire pressure would ride for a mostly road day

[@thewisconsingravelcyclist]

For mostly road if Im not changing tires and still have the Bontrager GR1s on I run 45 in the rear and 42 in the front. I weigh about 190 lbs. Keeps nice and comfortable without going really high on the pressure. I havent noticed a big difference from when I run 40 rear and 38 front for a mostly gravel day. sram also has a calculator for tire pressure that works pretty good and can give you a good start on where your tire pressure should be.

[@purpskurp8737]

@@thewisconsingravelcyclist Awesome thank you for the reply sir!

[@purpskurp8737]

Would you replace tires with gr1s I am finding i’m riding more on roads than gravel but I still like the durability just in case I hit some shit roads. Any tires recommendations?

[@thewisconsingravelcyclist]

@@purpskurp8737 Honestly I would not replace tires with GR1s. The GR1s are pretty puncture resistant but overall they dont seem to last a real long time and they are not a very fast tire. I have had very good luck with the Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H in a 40 mm. Fast on both road and gravel and much more supple and forgiving than the GR1. I have also heard good thing about the maxxis recptors.