Trek CheckOUT: A Full Suspension Drop Bar Gravel Bike for Epic Off-The-Beaten Path Adventures

trek checkout review 2025 — Trek CheckOUT

Today, Trek Bicycle introduced the all-new CheckOUT, a full suspension drop bar gravel bike for epic, off-the-beaten-path adventures. Designed to be faster than a mountain bike on paved roads and more capable than a rigid gravel bike on singletrack, it’s the ideal rig for road-to-gravel-to-singletrack adventures, ultra-endurance events, extended bikepacking trips, and more. – Trek Bicycles

Ride-it-all-Suspension

CheckOUT smooths rough gravel roads and singletrack trails with 55mm rear travel and a new 60mm Rudy XL suspension fork designed in collaboration with RockShox. Rear shock is also by RockShox, namely the Sidluxe model.

Proven Performance

CheckOUT’s full suspension setup is proven to decrease fatigue and increase comfort and control when compared to its rigid counterparts, leading to a 7.3% reduction in rider ventilation, a 41.5% reduction in fatiguing vibrational energy, and 23% less steering variation.

The Origin of “Why Full Suspension Gravel” – The Rider Experience

We started with progressive geometry study, then added front suspension, then full suspension, and each time, the experience got better.
Full Suspension = Comfort, control, and capability = Fun, on common gravel surfaces.
Can’t see / process the environment to go fast on a rigid bike – can shred with full suspension.
- Allows you to ride trails that would be underbiking on a rigid gravel bike, but overbiking on an
  MTB.

The Ultimate Off-Road Drop Handlebar

An all-new GR CheckOUT drop bar is quick on the hoods and has an extra wide flare and ergonomic back sweep for more comfort and control.

Massive Tire Clearance

Room for up to 56mm/2.2″ tires (as measured) lets riders tackle rougher terrain with control and confidence.

Confidence-Inspiring Geometry

An all-new Gravel Adventure geometry has a longer reach and higher stack for added comfort and stability on multi-surface, multi-day adventures.

Built for Bikepacking

Haul it all with 18 frame mounts (on size ML and up), an all-new integrated rear rack that works with the bike’s suspension and dropper post, and all-new Adjustable Multi-Mounts.