"Today, Trek launches its first electric gravel bike with the all-new Checkpoint+ SL. It combines the modern features and performance that riders already know and love about the versatile non-electric Checkpoint, and adds a pedal-assisted boost. With the lightweight TQ-HPR60 motor and a 360 Wh battery, it provides natural and quiet pedal-assistance up to 28 mph with a claimed range of up to 50 miles."
"The new Checkpoint+ SL adds a dedicated gravel bike to Trek's growing lineup of performance electric bikes. We've already seen the brand add TQ's latest motors to the all-road Domane+ Carbon and Domane+ Aluminum, as well as the Fuel+ range of eMTBs. With the Checkpoint+ SL, riders now have electric options across all bike categories. Let's check out the details of Trek's first e-gravel bike."
"The frame has modern clearance for tires up to 50 mm wide, is compatible with gravel suspension forks, and has routing for dropper posts. It also features Trek's IsoSpeed design, a system intended to damp vibration at the rear of the bike to enhance rider comfort. The IsoSpeed design essentially decouples the seat tube from the rest of the frame, allowing it to flex slightly under the rider over rough surfaces."
The Checkpoint+ SL is an electric version of the non-electric Checkpoint SL that retains the same design, geometry, and features while integrating a TQ-HPR60 motor and a 360 Wh battery inside the frame. The system provides quiet, natural pedal-assistance up to 28 mph with a claimed range of up to 50 miles. The bike ships in Trek OCLV carbon frames with three complete build options. The frame offers clearance for tires up to 50 mm, routing for dropper posts, and compatibility with gravel suspension forks. The rear IsoSpeed decouples the seat tube to damp vibration and improve comfort. Multiple frame and fork mounts support bags, bottles, accessories, and a rear rack.
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