Good question. The frame bag's velcro strips that go around the frame won't scratch as they are made of fabric. However, one does want to keep the area between the fabric and frame free of debris that would rub and cause scratches. If you simply remove the bag after gritty days and wipe, that works. HTH.
I’ve been using that system with the side load bag and I’m pretty sure you are putting the both bags on wrong. The front pouch is a is a pain in the butt but your supposed to use the main straps to secure it
I just picked mine up on the weekend, same model and colour as Trek are doing a sale in Australia at the moment so it was $3,500 AUD instead of $4,500. I've ridden it three times so far and it's been great. I have a specialised levo sl and it's chalk and cheese, really enjoying have to work on hills but how light this carbon bike is. Very happy so far
Thanks for the kind words. I have not consider other Checkpoint models. My bikes are Specialized (Tarmac, Aethos, Diverge) and a Ribble Ti Sport for adventure and gravel. I think TREK makes a great bike. And, I probably over react to the little extras they put on it, but I tend to break stuff. 😅
@@MAMILTravelThanks. I am in the market for a gravel bike and am considering a Trek Checkpoint - which one I am not sure. The wireless shifting featured on the SL 6 and 7 is novel, however, I am not sure if wireless shifting is worth the extra cost. Cheers
@@MrSchattka understand. For me, the major decision point is this. Is the bike for Gravel and Adventure (light to medium MTB) like Tour Aotearoa in NZ, or is it just for gravel (GPA & C&O trails in PA/MD USA).? Carbon, wireless shifting, etc. are great for the later, if you want to spend the money. However, if one's desire is an Adventure ride, well having a problem when the nearest bike shop is >50 miles away, speaks to "less is more". HTH
You should try and test ride an ALR 5 2X. Same components on the aluminum frame. I’m leaning this way for the alloy frame. I test road both and the isospeed did not seem to make any difference.
Thanks for the heads up. Yes, carbon has gotten so much stronger but also so expensive. I love alloy too, like my Diverge which is aluminum...it's like a Ford Truck.
I've found that this setup makes it impossible to shift gears (Shimano 105) unless I fit the cradle very low (but avoiding the front tyre) or very high. If I had a spare kidney I'd consider electronic shifting. A partial solution is to put straps around the long side of the dry bag. This stops the ends sticking out so much. I very much like the stability of the Salsa EXP Anything Cradle but you need to be careful about handlebar & shifter compatibility.
Fair point. "The Migratory Bird Treaty Act ostensibly protects Canada geese, making it illegal to harm them, their eggs or their nests." Not trying to harm them. I live next to lake that hires a company to chase them away using water boats and border collies. 🤫
great to hear. that bike is a Ribble Ti Sport solid gravel grinder! Here's a short review of 3 different bikes for bikepacking and bike touring. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0N_CIqBAXvo.html Hope it helps!
Those views really were spectacular! And the switchbacks…amazing. What I loved most about Majorca was the motorists were so patient and kind. Not sure I’ve been anywhere else where they were so patient. Epic trip!!
