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Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 vs Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 is cheaper at $5700. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 or Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 is the cheaper at $5700.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2
US price $5700 $8850
BrandTrekCervelo
Released2024
Frame material 500 Series OCLV Carbon Carbon fiber
Groupset SRAM Force AXS Shimano GRX RX827 Di2
Drivetrain speeds 12 12
Max tire clearance (mm) 50 45
Wheel size 700c 700c
Weight (lb) 19.56
Axle type
Gearing range 40t x 10-44t 48t x 10-51t
Accessory mounts count

Sources — Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3: gearjunkie.com (verified 2026-08-01). Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2: cervelo.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 and Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Frame material: Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 500 Series OCLV Carbon vs Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 Carbon fiber
  • Groupset: Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 SRAM Force AXS vs Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 Shimano GRX RX827 Di2
  • Max tire clearance (mm): Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 50 vs Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 45
  • Gearing range: Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 40t x 10-44t vs Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 48t x 10-51t

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