Made using premium alloy with advanced tube forming.
Designed for up to 50mm (or 29 x 2.0) tyre clearance.
More comfort, control, and confidence than previous models.
Mounts for on-frame bags, fenders, racks & water bottles.
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 a SRAM Apex XPLR drivetrain, 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, and clearance for up to 50 mm tyres. Upgraded SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed drivetrain, Bontrager Paradigm wheels with Bontrager Girona Pro Tubeless Ready tyres, plus mounts for loading up with bags, racks and gear.
Why you'll love it
The final word
If you're looking for a gravel bike that's comfortable, smooth, and versatile – the Checkpoint ALR 5 is your go-to. It's loaded with upgraded parts for extra durability, smoother shifting and all the gears you need for your toughest climbs.
****NOTE: This bike is available for purchase online, but must
be picked up from an approved store.| weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| spokes | 14 g stainless steel, black |
| skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
| cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed |
| chain | SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
| shifter | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| rear derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog |
| brake rotor | SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm |
| brake lever | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| frame | 300 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 |
| fork | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| weight | ML – 9.87 kg/21.76 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| crank | SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length (XS, S) / 170 mm length (M, ML) / 172.5 mm length (L, XL) |
| bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| max. chainring size | 1x - 44. 2x - 46/30. |
| hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CentreLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
| hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CentreLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| rim | Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve |
| tyre | Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm |
| max tyre size | 50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards (as measured, see manual for details) |
| handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm width (XS, S) / 42 cm width (M, ML) / 44 cm width (L) / 46 cm width (XL) |
| stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70mm length (XS) / 80 mm length (S, M) / 90 mm length (ML, L) / 100 mm length (XL) |
| brake | SRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mount, front caliper |
| rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - 180 mm front and rear |
| Fork Material | Carbon |
| Frame Material | Alloy |
| Groupset Brand | Sram |
| Groupset Model | Apex |
| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| Shifting Type | Mechanical |
| Pedals Included | No |
| HANDLEBAR TAPE | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| Ride Style | Gravel |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| SPOKES | 14 g stainless steel, black |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Drivetrain Gearing | 1 x 12 |
| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever |
| Saddle | Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog |
| BRAKE ROTOR | SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm |
| Brake lever | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| FRAME | 300 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 |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Weight | ML – 9.87 kg/21.76 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| CRANK | SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length (XS, S) / 170 mm length (M, ML) / 172.5 mm length (L, XL) |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Max. chainring size | 1x - 44. 2x - 46/30. |
| Hub Front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CentreLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle |
| Hub Rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CentreLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve |
| Tyre | Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm |
| MAX TYRE SIZE | 50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards (as measured, see manual for details) |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm width (XS, S) / 42 cm width (M, ML) / 44 cm width (L) / 46 cm width (XL) |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70mm length (XS) / 80 mm length (S, M) / 90 mm length (ML, L) / 100 mm length (XL) |
| BRAKE | SRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mount, front caliper |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes - 180 mm front and rear |
| High quality alloy | Made using premium alloy with advanced tube forming. |
| Big tyre clearance | Designed for up to 50mm (or 29 x 2.0) tyre clearance. |
| Comfort by design | More comfort, control, and confidence than previous models. |
| Mounts for any ride | Mounts for on-frame bags, fenders, racks & water bottles. |
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* All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. Please note that our specifications may be impacted by manufacturer component substitution changes caused by high global demand for bikes and resulting supply chain issues in the bike industry. We recommend confirming the specifications with your local Evo Cycles showroom if you have any questions.
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