Road

Checkpoint SL 5 is a carbon gravel bike made for epic all-road adventures. It's built with lightweight OCLV Carbon, terrain-smoothing damped IsoSpeed, nimble-yet-stable progressive geometry, internal storage and loads of mounts. All of that adds up to a rad gravel bike capable of crushing the longest, roughest rides and the most ambitious bikepacking trips. It's right for you if... Chamois or cut-off shorts, bikepacking trip or brutal day of gravel racing—you're going to ride far, go fast, and have a great time. You want a bike that's both fast and comfortable, and you want endless carry options for gravel races and everyday adventures. The tech you get A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with damped Rear IsoSpeed and carbon armor, a progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, internal storage, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, integrated frame bag mounts, and rack and fender mounts. Plus, a carbon fork, a 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, and wide 700x40c gravel tires for added stability and traction. You can even run a dropper post to get low on long descents. The final word Light, fast, comfortable. Checkpoint SL 5 gives you the unmatched ride quality of an OCLV Carbon frame with IsoSpeed and gravel-specific geometry, plus internal storage and a drivetrain built for rough terrain. Why you'll love it - The damped, controlled rebound of the IsoSpeed decoupler soaks up fatiguing bumps without bouncing you around - All-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents - A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a versatile spot to stow tools and gear - Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any conditions - Integrated frame bag mounts and rack and fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water

It's right for you if... You have a lightweight dream build in mind, and you're looking for a carbon road bike frameset that gives you an exceptional amount of performance per dollar spent. The tech you get An ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Ride Tuned tubes and seatmast, internal cable routing, full carbon fork, and headset. Built for a BB90 bottom bracket and direct mount rim brakes. The final word Emonda SL Frameset is light, fast, and perfectly balanced for exceptional handling. This frameset gives you a great start on an ultralight dream build that will punch way above its weight in everything from your local club ride to pro-level pelotons. Why you'll love it - It's not just super light, it's also perfectly balanced for great handling and cornering - This bike is fully capable of taking on the biggest climbs, steepest descents, tightest turns, and fastest sprints - Internal cable routing extends the life of your cables and adds to the bike's sleek look - Like every Emonda, it's built to be the lightest and fastest in its class and backed by our lifetime warranty