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"Ridiculously light and fast"
"Gravel bikes have come a long way in a short time, and the Checkmate may demonstrate that better than any bike... Could easily see this bike being my one-bike option."
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"The fastest gravel bike I’ve ridden"
"Class-leading race-oriented performance... It’s fast, smooth and perfectly tuned for its intended purpose."
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"Speed on all kinds of surfaces."
"While the bike is race-rigid, its IsoSpeed technology – the vibration dampening feature that holds the seat post – does a good job of keeping me comfortable over persistent surface chatter."
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"Surprisingly fast and agile"
"Racy-feeling, yet I’ve found it easy and fun to ride... As stiff and reactive as anyone is ever likely to need, yet it's highly controllable and confidence-inspiring."
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Service manual
Time to get out the repair stand for some maintenance? Find a detailed breakdown of your bike with part numbers, torque values and platform-specific tech instructions below.
Get it hereThe beginner’s guide to racing on gravel
Whether you're racing for the win or for the joy of getting out on two wheels with hundreds of like-minded riders, getting started with gravel racing is easy – it just takes some planning.
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Our fastest gravel bike ever
New Full System aero tube shapes and an aero-yet-ergonomic one-piece bar stem help make Checkmate our fastest gravel bike to date.
Our lightest gravel bike ever
Premium components and 800 Series OCLV Carbon keep things light and fast for ultimate race-day performance.
IsoSpeed comfort tech
IsoSpeed compliance tech absorbs fatiguing bumps in the road to keep you riding stronger for longer.
Plenty of tyre clearance
Room for gravel tyres up to 45 mm wide (as measured) keep you smooth and fast on quick courses and gnarly terrain.
Race-optimised gear storage
Multiple frame mounts let you add Adventure Bags to carry your race-day essentials while leaving room for ample hydration.
New Gravel Race geo
This brand-new geometry was designed specifically for gravel racing to keep you tucked out of the wind, nimble on corners and in control on descents and rougher roads.
Design your customised Checkmate
Choose from a seemingly endless palette of colours, cherry-pick your components and find your perfect fit with our Project One bike programme.
New gravel bike sizing
We updated our sizing system, consolidating the number of sizes and reducing overlap to make it easier to find the right size for you.
800 Series OCLV Carbon
It’s the lightest laminate we’ve ever made, and it makes the Checkmate faster on any terrain, in any conditions.
Invisible cable routing
The brake and shift cables of the most aerodynamic bike are routed through the frame for the ultimate in sleek, aerodynamic performance.
| Frame | 800 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, hidden mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, invisible cable routing, T47, flat-mount disc, integrated chainkeeper, removable FD hanger, UDH, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle |
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| Fork | Checkmate SLR full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, hidden mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Weight | 1146g - ML (frame-only, painted) 415g (fork-only, painted) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| Max. chainring size | See service manual |
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| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
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| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Max tyre size | 45 mm without mudguards |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front and rear |
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