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The Checkpoint ALR 5 is an aluminium gravel bike built for venturing anywhere. It pairs modern endurance geometry with a carbon fork for road-smoothing comfort, while 50 mm of tyre clearance gives you room for tons of grip. It comes equipped with a SRAM Apex XPLR drivetrain, tubeless ready Bontrager Paradigm wheels, and loads of mounts for bags and gear.
You're ready to explore the roads less travelled and want a versatile aluminium bike that's built to tackle it all. You want confident geometry that keeps you comfortable on gravel or rough roads and upgraded components where it matters most, like 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR shifting.
A 300 series Alpha Aluminium frame with a full carbon fork, and clearance for up to 50 mm tyres. Upgraded SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed drivetrain, Bontrager Paradigm wheels with Bontrager Girona Pro Tubeless Ready tyres, plus mounts for loading up with bags, racks and gear.
If you're looking for a gravel bike that's comfortable, smooth, and versatile – the Checkpoint ALR 5 is your go-to. It's loaded with upgraded parts for extra durability, smoother shifting and all the gears you need for your toughest climbs.
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
| Frame | 300 Series Alpha Aluminium, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47, UDH, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle |
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| Fork | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Weight | ML – 9.87 kg/21.76 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog |
| *Crank | Size: XS, S SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length |
| Size: M, ML SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170 mm length |
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| Size: L, XL SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x:44 2x: 46/30 |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CentreLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
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| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CentreLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve |
| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel, black |
| Tyre | Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Max tyre size | 50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards (as measured, see manual for details) |
| Saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
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| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| *Handlebar | Size: XS, S Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm width |
| Size: M, ML Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42 cm width |
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| Size: L Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44 cm width |
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| Size: XL Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46 cm width |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| *Stem | Size: XS Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70mm length |
| Size: S, M Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length |
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| Size: ML, L Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90mm length |
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| Size: XL Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100mm length |
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| *Brake | Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL SRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mount, front caliper |
| Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL SRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mount |
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| Brake rotor | SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm |
| Brake lever | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 180 mm front and rear |
We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, materials and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice.
Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
| Size | Rider Height | Inseam |
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| XS |
143 - 158 cm 4'8" - 5'2" |
67 - 74 cm 26" - 29" |
| S (49cm) |
158 - 164 cm 5'2" - 5'5" |
74 - 77 cm 29" - 30" |
| M (52-54cm) |
164 - 177 cm 5'5" - 5'10" |
77 - 83 cm 30" - 33" |
| ML (56cm) |
177 - 188 cm 5'10" - 6'2" |
83 - 88 cm 33" - 35" |
| L (58cm) |
188 - 194 cm 6'2" - 6'4" |
88 - 91 cm 35" - 36" |
| XL (61cm) |
194 - 203 cm 6'4" - 6'8" |
91 - 95 cm 36" - 37" |
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Frame size letter | Wheel size | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | G — Bottom bracket drop | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack |
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| XS | 700c | 49.0 | 74.1° | 9.6 | 71.2° | 53.6 | 7.8 | 43.5 | 4.9 | 7.4 | 102.5 | 73.5 | 38.0 | 54.5 |
| S | 700c | 52.0 | 73.7° | 11.7 | 71.6° | 54.8 | 7.8 | 43.5 | 4.9 | 7.1 | 103.3 | 76.5 | 35.3 | 56.6 |
| M | 700c | 54.0 | 73.2° | 14.0 | 71.8° | 56.8 | 7.6 | 43.5 | 4.9 | 7.0 | 104.1 | 78.9 | 39.1 | 58.9 |
| ML | 700c | 56.0 | 72.8° | 16.2 | 72.2° | 58.0 | 7.6 | 43.5 | 4.9 | 6.7 | 104.8 | 80.9 | 39.7 | 61.1 |
| L | 700c | 58.0 | 72.5° | 18.1 | 72.3° | 59.2 | 7.4 | 43.5 | 4.9 | 6.6 | 105.8 | 82.9 | 40.2 | 63.0 |
| XL | 700c | 61.0 | 72.1° | 20.1 | 72.6° | 60.4 | 7.4 | 43.5 | 4.9 | 6.5 | 107.0 | 85.9 | 40.8 | 65.0 |
