I have the 2023 SL5 in the radioactive red. I have 3500+ miles on it and just love it. I'm mostly on the road, but have done some fire roads and even a bit of singletrack. I'm not going to keep up with the roadies, but as a 60+ yo who started riding again in 2019 after a 30 year hiatus, it does what I need it to.
@timhenderson97943 ай бұрын
With ya. Same bike. It's amazing. I switch from the stock gravels to continental 500gps
@BigBearBikes3 ай бұрын
Agree. Great bike great Conti tyres. Enjoy 👍. Thanks BBB
@BigBearBikes3 ай бұрын
Appreciate the comment & feedback. Keep enjoying the bike. Many thanks BBB 👍.
@AbdulYillaАй бұрын
Just got this same exact one. Happy 😊
@BigBearBikesАй бұрын
Enjoy 👍
@gerrypimblett57154 ай бұрын
I’ve got a checkpoint ALR 4 43 size tyres …. Great bike
@BigBearBikes4 ай бұрын
👍. Thanks BBB
@brucewalker61412 ай бұрын
My SL5 has GRX 810 derailleurs and 600 shifters, which is also what's listed on Trek's website.
@BigBearBikes2 ай бұрын
Thanks BBB 👍.
@charlesboundy53554 ай бұрын
Looks fab. I have a Top Fuel but can you put a 2by set up on a Checkpoint? and how much slower is a Checkpoint compared to the Domane please in the same frame material. Thanks guys
@drewhuckla28074 ай бұрын
that sl5 is a 2by set up
@BigBearBikes4 ай бұрын
You can have a 2x setup on the Checkpoint. It's best if you compare them side by side at a Trek Dealer. Thanks BBB.
@SMor424 ай бұрын
I’m confused about the GRX 400-600-800 series. Trek online says this bike has a mix of 600 and 800. You’re saying it’s 400-600?
@BigBearBikes4 ай бұрын
The spec may change in different markets and due to supply chain issues. Please check with your local dealer. Thanks for the comment 👍. BBB
@richardsoares46533 ай бұрын
I’m buying one tomorrow and all Australian sl5 now come with praxis cranks 😢 I’ll have to change it to the grx crank myself.
@SMor423 ай бұрын
@@richardsoares4653 I bought a 2023 model a few weeks ago and it came with praxis cranks as well. They seem fine so I don’t really feel like spending a couple hundred to change them.
@ecnorthernlights20944 ай бұрын
6'3" Long wingspan. Currently ride a TREK 5200 road bike with 60cm frame. Fits well. Looking at the checkpoint however it doesn't come that size. Would you recommend a 58cm or 61cm?
@BigBearBikes4 ай бұрын
We would suggest visiting a Trek store that has those frame sizes as built bikes on display and trying them both for size. Big Bear Bikes, in Pickering North Yorkshire 🇬🇧, has them both built 👍. Thanks BBB.
@ecnorthernlights20944 ай бұрын
@@BigBearBikes Appreciate the advice. I will do that. Obviously that's everything but in your experience is sizing up or down the general consensus?
@BigBearBikes4 ай бұрын
It depends on your body build. Longer backed riders (often less flexible) usually fit the larger frame better, with the saddle relatively lower and are more comfortable. Comfort is everything the further you ride. Vice versa for longer legged riders 👍. BBB
@elachichai4 ай бұрын
Can you increase the stack? And reduce reach? Does the design allow it?
@BigBearBikes4 ай бұрын
Hi, yes you can make the usual road bikes changes to the cockpit with headset spacers and different stems, length & lift. You can't change the geometry of the frame. Thanks BBB 👍.
@elachichai4 ай бұрын
@@BigBearBikes Thanks. Does water get into the head tube in that design to integrate cables and ISO speed similar to Spesh future shock?
@elachichai4 ай бұрын
Please speak on gear ratios and gear inches
@BigBearBikes4 ай бұрын
@@elachichai Please call or or telephone us, 01751 474220 for more information. Thanks BBB
@BigBearBikes4 ай бұрын
@@elachichai Please call or or telephone us, 01751 474220 for more information. Thanks BBB
@glennanderson27904 ай бұрын
Disappointing to see they are still using the crappy GR-1 tire on it.
@BigBearBikes4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment 👍. BBB
@ZacharyBureau4204 ай бұрын
What’s bad about it? I’m interested in buying this bike so I’m wondering what your experience has been with the GR-1 tires, thanks!
@timhenderson97943 ай бұрын
@ZacharyBureau420 I have the 2023 version with the grs. They're great for gravel and road. Only downside is climbing l, kind of feels like the wheels try to stop going uphill
@chrisgravel71572 ай бұрын
The GR1 is comfortable,offers very good grip for its speed - its fast as hell. It would be 9/10 it just needs a pucture belt under the tread. Would add like 40g Bontrager/ maxxis are you listening??