Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 2021
Checkpoint ALR 5 is the best value gravel bike in the line-up. It's a high-quality build that will hold up for long, rugged miles on roads, dirt and even the most treacherous gravel. But what sets this model apart is the performance parts and the wealth of features like adjustable horizontal sliding dropouts, massive tyre clearance and extra mounts that make it easy to customise for your kind of adventure.
Spec
Frame
300 Series Alpha Aluminium, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, 3S chain keeper, rack and fender mounts, flat mount disc, horizontal sliding dropouts, 142x12 mm thru-axle
Fork
Checkpoint carbon, tapered alloy steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle
Front hub
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle
Rear hub
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle
Rim
Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17 mm width, Presta valve
Spokes
14 g stainless steel
Tyre
Bontrager GR1 Comp, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x40 c
Shifter
Shimano GRX RX600, 11-speed
Front derailleur
Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on
Rear derailleur
Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog
*Crank
Size: 49
Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165 mm length
Size: 52
Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170 mm length
Size: 54, 56
Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5 mm length
Size: 58, 61
Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175 mm length
Bottom bracket
Shimano RS500, 92 mm, PressFit
Cassette
Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed
Chain
Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed
Saddle
Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138 mm width
Seatpost
Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length
*Handlebar
Size: 49
Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 38 cm width
Size: 52
Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 40 cm width
Size: 54, 56
Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 42 cm width
Size: 58, 61
Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 44 cm width
Handlebar tape
Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
*Stem
Size: 49
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
Size: 52, 54
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
Size: 56, 58
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length
Size: 61
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length
Head set
FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
Brake
Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc
Brake rotor
Shimano SM-RT70, 160 mm, CenterLock
Weight
56 - 10.17 kg / 22.42 lbs
Why you'll love it
- With Checkpoint ALR 5, you're getting high-quality parts at exceptional value, which means you'll have extra dough for adventure travel… and burritos
- This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of riding styles, including gravel rides, bikepacking and daily commutes
- Massive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any conditions
- Mounts on the seat tube and both sides of the down tube make it easy to carry extra gear and water
- The horizontal sliding dropout makes it easy to fine-tune your geometry or run singlespeed