Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS

From: R1,000

1-3 Days R1000 per day, 4-7 days R900 per day, 8-13 days R800 per day, 14-20 days R700 per day, 21-30 days R650 per day, 30+ days R600 per day

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Description

Trek Checkpoint

Rent a Trek Checkpoint Gravel Bike in Stellenbosch | Cape Town area | Western Cape or any where on the garden route

Explore the Cape Winelands with a Trek Checkpoint gravel bike rental in Stellenbosch. Ride the best gravel routes near Cape Town with premium rental bikes.

Looking for a top-quality gravel bike rental in Stellenbosch or the Western Cape? Whether you're planning to hit the iconic Gravel Burn routes or explore the rugged trails between Cape Town, the Cape Winelands or the Garden Route, our Trek Checkpoint gravel bikes are ready to ride.

The Trek Checkpoint Sl 5 AXS is one of the most trusted gravel bikes on the market, built to tackle everything from fast-flowing gravel to tough, technical terrain. It’s the perfect match for the Western Cape’s diverse cycling landscape.

Based in Stellenbosch, we offer premium gravel bike rentals ideal for weekend getaways, local events, and long-distance adventures. With flexible rental options, and local route advice, we make it easy to ride like a local.

🌟 Why Rent a Trek Checkpoint for the Garden Route?

  • 🚴‍♂️ Explore the world-class gravel routes of the Garden Route

  •  ✅ Lightweight, adventure-ready Trek Checkpoint models

  • ✅ Disc brakes, wide tires, and stable geometry for Cape terrain

  • ✅ Available in multiple sizes (small, medium, large) for optimal comfort

  • ✅ Daily and multi-day rental packages available

Whether you're visiting Cape Town, riding stage races like the Gravel Burn, or exploring the Cape Winelands, our Trek Checkpoint rentals deliver performance, comfort, and reliability.

📍 Based in Stellenbosch | Serving Cape Town, Paarl, Franschhoek and the rest of the Western Cape.

Book your gravel bike rental now and experience the best of the Cape on a Trek Checkpoint.

The tech you get

A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, frame and fork mounts, and clearance for 50 mm tyres (as measured). A 1x12 SRAM Apex XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seat post and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm 23 wheels with 42 mm Tubeless Ready tyres.

The final word

When you're ready to load up and explore the road less travelled, reach for the Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3. This capable and comfortable gravel bike balances price and performance with a blend of components that deliver reliably and a frame that's packed with road-smoothing features.

The Walkthrough

Why you'll love it

  1. The Checkpoint's Gravel Endurance geometry lets you sit higher up and features a shorter reach to keep you comfortable on all-day gravel adventures, light singletrack, bike-packing trips and more
  2. Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher for longer
  3. A SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed drivetrain offers precise, fully wireless shifting that's made for the roughest roads
  4. Clearance for 50 mm tyres (as measured) means that you can add extra traction and cushion for rowdy gravel roads
  5. You can haul it all with large internal frame storage and mounts galore on the frame and fork for hydration, front and rear racks, mudguards and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit the Checkpoint
  6. Compatible with a dropper post (all frame sizes) and a suspension fork (all sizes except XS)

Specs Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS

  • Frame: Carbon
  • Wheels: Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless
  • Handlebar: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy
  • Shifters: SRAM Apex, 12-speed
  • Front derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS
  • Rear derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR eTap AXS, 44T
  • Brakes: Disc
  • Casette: SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed

DELIVERY AND PICK UP

Stellenbosch (Free), Cape Town (R200), Paarl (R200), Franschhoek (R200)

BIKE RENTAL INCLUDES

Helmet, pedals and puncture kit

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PREMIUM BICYCLE RENTALS

All our Trek road bikes are full carbon, serviced and cleaned after every rental

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes,we deliver and pick up bikes in a 60 km radius (including Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Gordons Bay, Durbanville). We charge a R100 fee for Stellenbosch and R200 for deliveries in Paarl /Somerset West / Franschhoek and Cape Town.
Your bike rental includes a helmet, spare tube and a puncture kit
Payments can be made by credit card (Pay fast) or by a bank transfer and are required within 48 hours of confirmation of a provisional booking. Payments by credit card (Pay Fast) and payments by bank transfers (EFT) have to be made in South African Rand (R).
We operate on a strict 100% payment up front for all bookings. We will not confirm any booking until the full amount has been paid. We will continue to take bookings for any/all dates until your payment is made, so the longer you leave payment there maybe the chance of loosing availability. If you need to cancel we will refund – More than one month out 100% less charges More than 14 days out 75% less charges After 13 days no refund will be given. Please understand that last minute cancellations cost us money, we might have had to turn down other bookings to hold your bikes. If you don’t want to pay upfront you’re more than welcome to arrive on the day and see if we have bikes available.
Yes, Tri bars can be rented for R300 per booking. We will mount them on your bike for you. unfortunately we cant mount tribars on the Trek madone (size 60).
All bikes will come with pedals. We have Shimano / Look and MTB pedals. Ofcourse you are welcome to bring your own, which we will put on your bike for no extra charge.

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