It's ideal for you if...
You're ready to explore the roads less traveled and are looking for a versatile aluminum bike that's built to handle any obstacle. You want confident geometry that keeps you comfortable rolling on gravel and challenging roads, plus upgraded components where it matters most, like the SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed drivetrain.
Looking for a bike that combines price and performance? The Checkpoint ALR 5 offers endurance gravel geometry, upgraded components, and a durable, comfortable, and eco-friendly Alpha Series 300 aluminum frame.
Technology inside:
An Alpha Series 300 aluminum frame with a full carbon fork and tire clearance up to 50mm. A new SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Paradigm wheels with Bontrager Girona Pro Tubeless Ready tires, plus mounts for bags and racks to carry 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 the road for comfort, plus tire clearance for up to 50mm tires.
It's equipped with a durable SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed drivetrain that offers a wide range of gears for both steep climbs and long rides.
It offers numerous mounts on the frame and fork for loading up the bike for epic adventures or urban commutes.
It offers numerous mounts on the frame and fork for loading up the bike 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: 9.87 kg / 21.76 lbs (with TLR sealant, tubeless)
Weight Limit This bike has a maximum weight limit (combined weight of the bicycle, rider, and load) of 125 kg.
Drivetrain
SRAM Apex 12-speed shifter
SRAM Apex XPLR derailleur, max cog. 44T
*Peddalier
Size: XS, S
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length
Size: M, ML
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170 mm length
Size: L, XL
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm length
SRAM DUB Wide bottom bracket, T47 threaded, internal bearing
SRAM XPLR PG-1231 cassette, 11-44, 12 speeds
SRAM Apex chain, 12 speeds
Maximum plate size 1x: 44 2x: 46/30
Wheels
Front Hub: Bontrager aluminum, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru-axle
Front Close-Up: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru-axle, removable lever
Rear Hub: Bontrager aluminum, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru-axle
Rear Close-Up: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru-axle, removable lever
Rim: Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24 holes, 23mm width, Presta valve
Spokes: 14g stainless steel, black
Tyle: Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm
Bontrager TLR Tire Sealant, 6oz
Max. tire size 50 mm without fender, 42 mm with fender (based on measurements, see manual for details).
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
SRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mount, front caliper
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
SRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mount
SRAM Paceline brake disc, rounded, centerlock, 160 mm
SRAM Apex brake lever, 12 speed
Disc size Maximum brake disc sizes: 180 mm front and rear
