Checkpoint ALR 5
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,999Weight | 21.5 lbs |
---|---|
Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'8" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
Nov 2023 · Oscar Huckle
How does the Checkpoint platform translate into aluminium?
Well mannered on tamer terrain
Lots of eyelets
Eschews integration
Clean dropper post actuation
Expensive
Not the most exciting ride
Harsh through the front end when unloaded
Jun 2023 · Calvin Zajac
A comfortable all-purpose weapon, and a premium price –which boxes can the Trek Checkpoint SLR 9 eTap tick? We putit through the wringer to find out!
IsoSpeed system is inconspicuous and functional, providing added comfort at the rear
Versatile
Storage compartment in the down tube
Round, less ergonomic handlebars
Bontrager GR1 Team Issue TR tires lack grip in damp conditions and tend to bounce
Unbalanced level of compliance between the front and rear
Oct 2022 · Mat Brett
Get all the details of this fiery red gravel/adventure bike with Trek’s gravel-smoothing IsoSpeed
Sep 2022 · Josh Ross
The Trek Checkpoint is the only bike you need to take you on every adventure
SRAM Rival AXS is the perfect groupset for an all-arounder
Mud-guard mounts
Mounting points for every bag you can think of
Non-proprietary seat-post provides options
Internal storage is convenient
Downtube protection eases worry
Threaded bottom bracket
Ideal all-around gearing
Short stem for added stability means handlebar/knee interference
Lacks included protection for the chain stay
Detail behind the fork steerer collects water and is difficult to clean
Sep 2022 · Steve Williams
Trek's updated aluminum Checkpoint is a surefooted, confidence-inspiring ride that's perfect for ruined back lanes, byways and well-laden travels
Stable and predictable
Comfortable
Great shifting and brakes
Gearing a bit tall for the weight
Could use a dropper post
Aug 2022 · Sam Challis
Neat tricks combined with smart design equals good fun. The Checkpoint SL is the sweetspot in Trek's gravel range
Effective geometry
Sensible spec
Neat extra frame features
Comfortable
Heavy
Non-removable front derailleur mount
Headset cable integration design isn’t watertight
Sep 2021
Updated geometry and differentiated models for speed, adventure, and all purpose riding
Sep 2021 · Matthew Pioro
Also, a tour of the revamped Trek Checkpoint lineup of bikes and Adventure bags for mixed-surface adventures
Frame | 300 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle BB Standard: T47, Threaded Tire Clearance: 45c Colors: Era White / Trek Black; Satin Nautical Navy / Satin Red |
---|---|
Fork | Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
Bottom Bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
Stem | Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length |
Handlebar | Size: 49, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width |
Saddle | Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length Type: Rigid |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog |
---|---|
Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on |
Crank | Size: 49, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165mm length; Size: 52, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175mm length |
Shifters | Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed |
Cassette | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed |
Chain | Shimano HG601, 11 speed |
Brakes | Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve; Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve |
---|---|
Spokes | 14g stainless steel, black |
Front Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle |
Rear Hub | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
Tires | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm |
Disc Rotors | Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm |
Last updated April 27