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The Checkpoint ALR 5 is an aluminium gravel bike built for venturing anywhere. It pairs modern endurance geometry with a carbon fork for road-smoothing comfort, while 50 mm of tyre clearance gives you room for tons of grip. It comes equipped with SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm wheels and loads of mounts for bags and gear.
The Checkpoint ALR 5 is an aluminium gravel bike built for venturing anywhere. It pairs modern endurance geometry with a carbon fork for road-smoothing comfort, while 50 mm of tyre clearance gives you room for tons of grip. It comes equipped with SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm wheels and loads of mounts for bags and gear.
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Checkpoint ALR 5 Fjord Blue to Miami Green Fade Large

£1,700.00
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Checkpoint ALR 5 Fjord Blue to Miami Green Fade Large

Season:2026

Brand:Trek

Code:5332814

The Checkpoint ALR 5 is an aluminium gravel bike built for venturing anywhere. It pairs modern endurance geometry with a carbon fork for road-smoothing comfort, while 50 mm of tyre clearance gives you room for tons of grip. It comes equipped with SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm wheels and loads of mounts for bags and gear.

It's right for you if...

You're ready to explore the roads less travelled and want a versatile aluminium 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 Aluminium frame with a full carbon fork, with clearance for up to 50 mm tyres. Upgraded SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Paradigm wheels with Bontrager Girona Pro Tubeless Ready tyres, plus mounts for loading up with bags, racks and gear.

The final word

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

Why you'll love it

  1. The 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 50 mm tyres
  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. Lots of mounts on the frame and fork give you places to load up for epic bikepacking adventures or commuting around town
  5. Lots of mounts on the frame and fork give you places to load up for epic bikepacking adventures or commuting around town
Technical Information
Frame300 Series Alpha Aluminium, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47, UDH, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle
ForkTrek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Weight
WeightML – 9.87 kg/21.76 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limitThis bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).
Drivetrain
ShifterSRAM Apex, 12 speed
Rear derailleurSRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog
*CrankSize: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
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing
CassetteSRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed
ChainSRAM Apex, 12-speed
Max. chainring size1x:44 2x: 46/30
Wheels
Hub frontBontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CentreLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle
Skewer frontBontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Hub rearBontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CentreLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle
Skewer rearBontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
RimBontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
Spokes14 g stainless steel, black
TyreBontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm
Tyre partBontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
Max tyre size50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards (as measured, see manual for details)
Components
SaddleVerse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
SeatpostBontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length
*HandlebarSize:XS, S
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm width
Size:M, ML
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42 cm width
Size:L
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44 cm width
Size:XL
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46 cm width
Handlebar tapeBontrager Supertack Perf tape
*StemSize:XS
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70mm length
Size:S, M
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
Size:ML, L
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90mm length
Size:XL
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100mm length
*BrakeSize: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 rotorSRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm
Brake leverSRAM Apex, 12 speed
Rotor sizeMax brake rotor sizes: 180 mm front and rear
Sizing Information
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