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Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 vs Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x is cheaper at $3199. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 or Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x is the cheaper at $3199.

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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 Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x
US price $5700 $3199
BrandTrekSalsa
Released20242025
Frame material 500 Series OCLV Carbon High-modulus carbon
Groupset SRAM Force AXS Shimano GRX 610
Drivetrain speeds 12 12
Max tire clearance (mm) 50 45
Wheel size 700c 700c
Weight (lb) 19.56 —
Axle type — 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle
Gearing range 40t x 10-44t 40t x 10-45t
Accessory mounts count — 6

Sources — Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3: gearjunkie.com (verified 2026-08-01). Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x: salsacycles.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 and Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x?

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 Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x High-modulus carbon
  • Groupset: Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 SRAM Force AXS vs Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x Shimano GRX 610
  • Max tire clearance (mm): Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 50 vs Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x 45
  • Gearing range: Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 40t x 10-44t vs Salsa Warbird C GRX 610 1x 40t x 10-45t

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