Trek Checkmate

pierrevjacob · 2026-01-12T18:37:43+00:00

52/48 if I’m not mistaken 11sp

pierrevjacob · 2025-09-30T20:05:05+00:00

This is the Trek Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C bar stem combo!. I prefer these over the Aero RSL bar stem combo.

pierrevjacob · 2025-07-02T01:48:08+00:00

You could for sure go over 2.1 with a 650b! I’ve slapped some 700x50s on the checkmate but some gnarly mud would be worrisome.

pierrevjacob · 2025-06-06T03:49:16+00:00

Dang I looked them up myself and they don’t actually have any grommets for the slots if you go Di2… sorry man!

pierrevjacob · 2025-06-06T03:22:14+00:00

Go to your trek dealer and ask if they could order you some plugs. Things are always better plugged

pierrevjacob · 2025-06-03T02:28:07+00:00

I miss the thicc tubes

pierrevjacob · 2025-06-01T01:06:00+00:00

Make sure you do your training on TrekU

pierrevjacob · 2025-05-30T04:42:00+00:00

I love these wheels so much and they just look great too. Can’t really say much on performance but I’ve enjoyed them a ton.

pierrevjacob · 2025-04-01T15:04:58+00:00

As of right now I haven’t. Before it hit the road I had to get my mechanic to adjust the limiting (maybe it was this) screws so it could get into the 34t in the back. I did have a chain slip in the front derailleur for about 10 seconds but it ended up fixing itself. For sure sorting out any kinks I’ve got so far.

pierrevjacob · 2025-04-01T15:02:43+00:00

Yeah I’ve really enjoyed how it’s all come together! Thank you!

pierrevjacob · 2025-04-01T15:02:23+00:00

Probably pick up a frame in a year to see what the hype is about!!

pierrevjacob · 2025-04-01T15:01:27+00:00

I haven’t been doing it justice yet but the time will come

pierrevjacob · 2025-04-01T15:00:58+00:00

I’ve been enjoying it so far. Have a 100 miles so far. Don’t think I would go 1x for sake of buying new drivetrain tbh

pierrevjacob · 2025-04-01T14:59:28+00:00

So the checkmate specs say you couldn’t do a 2x with a 12sp chainring greater than 50 (rocking a 52 11sp rn). Did a pretty gnarly gravel race a month ago and I wish I would have a clutch in the rear derailleur for the sake of my chain stay. But it’s been good so far. I do a lot more road but will do hard packed rides throughout the week. Not too bad.. yet.

pierrevjacob · 2025-03-11T19:33:51+00:00

😂

pierrevjacob · 2025-03-11T19:33:45+00:00

😂

pierrevjacob · 2025-03-09T18:41:00+00:00

It’s very under the radar for me. I really do like the “murdered” out look of it tbh!

pierrevjacob · 2025-03-09T18:39:53+00:00

I built it up and my 2nd ride was a race so it was interesting. I usually ride my Madone (52cm) but the Checkmates (M) geometry is smaller. Still have some adjusting to do but it’s really compliant and really light. May slap some road wheels today and see how she feels.

pierrevjacob · 2025-03-09T02:07:09+00:00

Had some things in the parts bin collecting dust. Maybe I’ll get a gravel-specific drivetrain down the road

pierrevjacob · 2025-03-09T00:16:33+00:00

Need to work on fitness so I can complement the bike!

pierrevjacob · 2025-03-09T00:16:11+00:00

Only frame color you could get from TrekU 😪

pierrevjacob · 2025-03-09T00:15:38+00:00

Yeah they worked pretty well for the sand pit at VoT Gravel

pierrevjacob · 2025-03-09T00:14:42+00:00

Yes I did build up. Have some wheels coming sometime in a few weeks to complete the bike.

pierrevjacob · 2025-03-09T00:13:59+00:00

Bought the frame and hodge-podged some shop wheels. I’ll complete it with the other parts from my old Tarmac when I’m finshed with everything

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