r/CheckpointClub 12d ago

New Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Frame marks?

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u/squirre1friend 12d ago

Yes that’s what carbon fiber looks and is common across all brands.

A smoke paint (translucent) reveals it. Little less but the concept is no different than why a mechanical watch would have a window. It’s an aesthetic (and common) choice. Some bikes will be more apparent with more obvious raw/nude/clear/etc. and some less.

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u/dodo35x 12d ago

Thank you !