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With TQ motorTrek presents first E-gravel bike

Thomas Musch

 · 21.09.2025

For gravel tours with an extra boost: Trek Checkpoint + with TQ motor
Photo: Dylan Remis, TREK BICYCLE CORP
The Trek Checkpoint+ SL is the first e-gravel bike from the US manufacturer. The new E-Graveler shares features with the recently presented Checkpoint gravel bike without a motor, which in turn inherited the technology from Trek MTBs. The decisive difference, however, is the HPR60 drive from TQ.
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The new TQ HPR60 motor is lighter and quieter than the previous model and provides both discreet and powerful support for tackling deep terrain, steep hills and headwinds away from the tarmac. US bike manufacturer Trek from Wisconsin certifies that the 360 Wh battery has a range of up to 80 kilometres, depending on the conditions - supplemented by the option of a range extender for even more altitude and kilometres.

Versatile and comfortable

Overall, the Checkpoint+ presents itself as a versatile gravel bike that feels particularly at home on rough terrain and adventure tours. The frame and suspension fork provide space for tyres up to 50 millimetres wide; the option of fitting a dropper seat post (dropper post) further expands the off-road capabilities.

The models from the motorless Checkpoint and up to the last model revision from the MTB hardtail Procaliber SL The well-known IsoSpeed technology - an articulation system on the rear triangle - smoothes out bumpy gravel roads; the 500 series OCLV carbon frame keeps the bike weight in check and the geometry provides a comfortable riding position suitable for long distances. Numerous mounting options for bags and pannier racks also make the bike fit for extended bikepacking trips.

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Top version with suspension fork

Gravel bikers with even more extensive off-road ambitions can consider the Checkpoint+ SL 7 AXS model variant (7499 euros). In addition to the Sram Force components, it is equipped with a 40 mm Rockshox Rudy suspension fork. Riders who prefer the efficiency of a rigid fork can opt for the Checkpoint+ SL 5 (Shimano GRX, 4999 euros) or 6 AXS (Sram Rival, 5999 euros).

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The Trek Checkpoint+ SL at a glance

  • Frame sizesXS, S, M, ML, L, XL (Reach/Stack: 391/579 millimetres (size M)
  • Motor: TQ HPR60, 350 watts, 50 Nm, optional range extender

Model variants, equipment & price

  • Trek Checkpoint SL+ 7 AXS: Sram Force AXS 1x12, Rockshox Rudy, 40 mm, 7499 Euro
  • Trek Checkpoint SL+ 6 AXS: Sram Rival AXS 1x12, 5999 Euro
  • Trek Checkpoint SL+ 5: Shimano GRX 1x12, 4999 Euro

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Thomas Musch

Thomas Musch

Publisher

As a student of German and political science, the flawless amateur sportsman once decided to try his luck as a journalist. His passion for racing bikes led him straight to the TOUR editorial team as an intern, which has since become an affair of the heart that has lasted more than 30 years, 16 of them as editor-in-chief. As a - in his own words - "generalist in the cycling niche", he is interested in all topics relating to road bikes (and gravel bikes) and is still particularly enthusiastic about racing today. Highlights of his own career as a racing cyclist include taking part in the TOUR-Transalp, the odd everyman race and regular Alpine tours with friends.

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