Today, Trek introduced two new gravel bikes; The all-new Checkmate SLR is the brand’s first-ever gravel racing bike and the Checkpoint SL Gen 3 is for improves on the previous model with increased comfort and storage capacity, an improved fit, and all-around carbon performance for long gravel rides and overnighters.

While you’ve no doubt seen this information elsewhere on the web by now, the thing that caught our collective eyes, however, is the Raw Lithos Project One paint design, which is specific to the Checkmate SLR…

Raw Lithos utilizes organic materials to create a picturesque paint scheme inspired by the laters of mountains in a desert sunset. Its semi-transparent logo was crafted with carbon-negative Algae Black™ pigment, and its warm earthen tones were created with EnvironOxide™ pigments which were made using excess minerals cleaned from community waterways.

Someone at Trek is tapping into the desert vibe and we dig it.

Raw Lithos is now available exclusively on Checkmate SLR. Riders can customize their dream gravel race bike at Trek retailers around the world and online at Project One in select markets.