It's right for you if...

You're ready to explore the roads less traveled and want a versatile aluminum 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.

The tech you get

A 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame with a full carbon fork, with clearance for up to 50mm tires. Upgraded SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed shifting, hydraulic 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

Want a ride that balances price and performance? Checkpoint ALR 5 delivers with endurance gravel geometry, upgraded components, and an Alpha Aluminum frame that's durable, comfortable, and easier on the planet.

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 12-speed SRAM Apex XPRL shifting that's extra durable and provides plenty of gears for steep climbs and long grinds alike
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    ML - 9.87 kg / 21.76 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit    This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).

Drivetrain
Shifter    SRAM Apex, 12 speed
Rear derailleur    SRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog
*Crank    Size: XS, S
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length
Size: M, ML
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length
Size: L, XL
SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length
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

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
SRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mount, front caliper
Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
SRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mount
Brake rotor    SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm
Brake lever    SRAM Apex, 12 speed
Rotor size    Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front & rear

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