2023 Checkpoint ALR 5 - Era White/Trek Black
Checkpoint ALR 5 is the best value gravel bike in the line-up. It's a high-quality build that will hold up for long, rugged miles on roads, dirt and even the most treacherous gravel. A wealth of features like nimble-yet-stable progressive geometry, loads of mounts, plus a GRX drivetrain make it easy to customise for your kind of adventure.
It's right for you if...
Unlike the pure roadie who measures watts and weighs out meals, you favour epic off-road adventures that probably end with a beer and a bag of chips. But that doesn't mean you'll compromise on performance. You expect to get a lot for your hard-earned money, including quality, versatility, durability and a ridiculous amount of fun.
The tech you get
A sturdy aluminium frame with a progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, rack and mudguard mounts and integrated frame bag mounts, a 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, hydraulic disc brakes for all-condition stopping power, tubeless-ready rims and wide 700x40c gravel tyres for added stability and traction.
The final word
If the amount of adventure you can get per pound spent is a priority for you, you won't do better than Checkpoint ALR 5. Quality parts, a durable alloy frame and a wealth of features like extra tyre clearance and customisation options – so you can confidently take on bigger, better adventures.
Why you'll love it
- All-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents
- This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of riding styles, including gravel rides, bike-packing and daily commutes
- Massive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any conditions
- Integrated frame bag mounts and rack and mudguard mounts make it easy to carry gear and water.
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
| Frame | 300 Series Alpha Aluminium, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm thru-axle |
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| Fork | Checkpoint carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle |
| Frame fit | Gravel |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
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| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| *Rim |
Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
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Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
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| Tyre | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40 c |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager Aeolus XXX rim strip |
| Max tyre size | 700x45c / 650x2.1" Bontrager tyres |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX hydraulic disc |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog |
| *Crank |
Size: 49 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165 mm length |
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Size: 52 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170 mm length |
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Size: 54, 56 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5 mm length |
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Size: 58, 61 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 44T SRAM or 50T Shimano, 2x: 50/34 |
| *Saddle |
Size: 49, 52 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width |
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Size: 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
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| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| *Handlebar |
Size: 49 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width |
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Size: 52 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40 cm width |
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Size: 54, 56 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42 cm width |
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Size: 58, 61 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| *Stem |
Size: 49 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length |
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Size: 52, 54 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length |
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Size: 56, 58 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length |
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Size: 61 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length |
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| Head set | FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Brake | Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc |
| Brake rotor | Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160 mm front and rear |
| Weight | 56 - 9.75 kg / 21.5 lb |
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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). |
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