It's right for you if...

You want a wallet-friendly ride that's built to explore everywhere from pavement to wild gravel roads. Comfortable geometry matters, and you don't mind starting out with economical components that you can upgrade over time.

The tech you get

A 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame with a full carbon fork, with clearance for up to 50mm tires. 10-speed Shimano CUES U6000 shifting, mechanical disc brakes, Bontrager Paradigm wheels with Bontrager Girona Pro Tubeless Ready tires, plus mounts for loading up with bags, racks, and gear.

The final word

Looking for a confident and versatile ride that doesn't break the bank? Checkpoint ALR 3 is an aluminum gravel bike ready for anything, decked out with reliable, and affordable, components, so you can get more bike for your buck.

Why you'll love it

1. Checkpoint ALR features the same updated endurance geometry as its carbon sibling, giving you comfort and control in the rough stuff
2. You get road-smoothing comfort from a full carbon fork and clearance for up to 50mm tires
3. Its spec'd with 10-speed Shimano CUES U6000 shifting that's not only affordable, but also incredibly durable and low maintenance
4. Tons of mounts on the frame and fork give you places to load up for epic bikepacking adventures or commuting around town

SPECIFICATIONS

*Please note - spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately

Frameset
Frame    300 Series Alpha Aluminum, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47, UDH, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle
Fork    Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

Weight
Weight limit    This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).

Drivetrain
Shifter    Shimano CUES 10 Speed Right STU303010R
Rear derailleur    Shimano CUES U6000 GS
*Crank    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
Bottom bracket    Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette    Shimano CUES LG300, LINKGLIDE, 11-48, 10 speed
Chain    Shimano LG500
Max chainring size    1x:44 2x: 46/30

Wheels
Hub front    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle
Skewer front    Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Hub rear    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle
Skewer rear    Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Rim    Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
Spokes    14g stainless steel, black
Tire    Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42mm
Tire part    Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Max tire size    50mm without fenders, 42mm with fenders (as measured, see manual for details)

Components
Saddle    Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost    Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
*Handlebar    Size: XS, S
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40cm width
Size: M, ML
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42cm width
Size: L
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44cm width
Size: XL
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46cm width
Handlebar tape    Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
*Stem    Size: XS
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length
Size: S, M
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length
Size: ML, L
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length
Size: XL
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length
*Brake    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount 0 offset
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Shimano CUES U3030, 9 speed
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount, No adaptor.
Brake rotor    Tektro, centerlock, 160mm
Rotor size    Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front & 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, colors, materials, and pricing. Due to supply chain issues, compatible parts may be substituted at any time without notice.

Bike and frame weights are based off pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.