It's ideal for you if...
You're looking for a versatile bike that combines performance and price, so you can confidently explore anywhere. You want a bike that's maneuverable, comfortable, and safe, with modern geometry designed for long distances.
Whether you're embarking on a long adventure or a daily commute, the Checkpoint ALR 4 is your ideal gravel bike. It's equipped with a durable and affordable Alpha aluminum frame, comfortable endurance geometry, extra-wide tire clearance, and mounts for all your gear.
Technology Included
An Alpha 300 Series aluminum frame with a full carbon fork, tire clearance up to 50mm, Shimano CUES U8000 11-speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Paradigm wheels with Bontrager Girona Pro Tubeless Ready tires, plus mounts for bags, racks, and gear.
Features
The Checkpoint ALR features the same enhanced endurance geometry as its carbon counterpart, providing comfort and control on the most demanding terrain.
The full carbon fork dampens road vibrations for comfort, plus tire clearance up to 50mm.
It's equipped with an 11-speed Shimano CUES U8000 drivetrain that's not only affordable but also incredibly durable and virtually maintenance-free. It offers numerous mounts on the frame and fork for carrying cargo and enjoying epic adventures or urban commutes.
Frame Assembly
300 Series Alpha Aluminum Frame, internal cable routing, 3S chain guide, T47, UDH, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle
Trek Checkpoint Fork, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Weight
ML Weight - 10.40 kg / 22.93 lbs (with TLR sealant, tubeless)
Weight Limit This bike has a maximum weight limit (combined weight of bike, rider, and cargo) of 125 kg.
Transmission
Shimano CUES U6030 shift lever, 11 speeds
Shimano CUES U8000 GS rear derailleur
*Peddalier
Size: XS, S
Shimano CUES FCU60301, 40T ring, 165mm length
Size: M, ML
Shimano CUES FCU60301, 40T ring, 170mm length
Size: L, XL
Shimano CUES FCU60301, 40T ring, 172.5mm length
Praxis bottom bracket, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Shimano CUES LG700 cassette, LINKGLIDE, 11-50, 11-speed
Shimano LG500 Chain
Maximum chainring size 1x: 44 2x: 46/30
Wheels
Front hub: Bontrager aluminum, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru-axle
Front quick-release: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru-axle, removable lever
Rear hub: Bontrager aluminum, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru-axle
Rear quick-release: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru-axle, removable lever
Rim: Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24 holes, 23mm width, Presta valve
Spokes: Stainless steel 14 g, black
Bontrager Girona Pro Tire, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm
Tire piece: Bontrager TLR sealant, 6 oz
Max. tire size: 50 mm without fender, 42 mm with fender (based on measurements; see manual for detailed information).
Components
Verse Short Comp Saddle, steel rails, 145 mm wide
Bontrager Aluminum Seatpost, 27.2 mm, 12 mm setback, 330 mm length
*Handlebars
Size: XS, S
Bontrager Elite Gravel, aluminum, 40 cm wide
Size: M, ML
Bontrager Elite Gravel, aluminum, 42 cm wide
Size: L
Bontrager Elite Gravel, aluminum, 44 cm wide
Size: XL
Bontrager Elite Gravel, aluminum, 46 cm wide
*Handlebar Tape
Size: XS, S, M, ML
Bontrager Supertack Perf handlebar tape
Size: L, XL
Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
*Power
Size: XS
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 70 mm length
Size: S, M
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, 80 mm length
Size: ML, L
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, length 90 mm
Size: XL
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degrees, length 100 mm
*Brake
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Shimano CUES hydraulic disc, flat mount
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Shimano CUES U6030
Shimano RT54 brake disc, centerlock, 160 mm
Disc size Maximum brake disc sizes: 180 mm front and rear
