Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Over the last month+, Neil spent a lot of time on the Trek CheckOUT, logging more than 300 miles on a three-day bikepacking trip and plenty of day rides, which led to a lot of takeaways (including breaking the rear rack). In our latest video, Neil takes a deep dive into Trek's latest adventure-forward bike, covering Trek's history with adventure rigs, the CheckOUT's development, specs, sizing quirks, how it actually rides, its bikepacking features, and plenty more.

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Outline:
0:29 - Trek Adventure Bikes
2:57 - CheckOUT Development
6:45 - CheckOUT Specs
9:03 - CheckOUT Sizing
12:12 - While Out Riding
15:03 - While Out Bikepacking
17:09 - CheckOUT Rack
23:06 - Other BIkepacking Features
24:37 - CheckOUT Build
29:31 - Final Thoughts

Related Links:
Miles Written Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/trek-checkout-review
Reeb Sams Pants Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/reeb-sams-pants-review
Portage Panniers Review - youtube.com/watch?v=fqZ_sH1T5DA

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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index