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Checkpoint ALR 3 Gen 2
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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$1,399| Weight | 23.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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Summary
The Trek Checkpoint is celebrated for its versatility and comfort, making it a standout in the gravel bike category. Its IsoSpeed decoupler system is frequently praised for smoothing out rough terrain, while the bike's geometry and handling are noted for stability and efficiency across various surfaces. With ample mounting points and internal storage, it's designed for both performance and practicality.
IsoSpeed Decoupler for a smoother ride
Versatile handling suitable for various terrains
Ample mounting points and internal storage
Efficient and comfortable speed across surfaces
High-quality component selection
Some models have a squishy saddle on longer rides
Non-removable front derailleur mount on certain builds
Handling can be more sedate, affecting low-speed agility
The result never feels weird though, just a great balance of smoothness, assured but not dull handling and efficient yet comfortable speed across a wide range of surfaces.
Bike PerfectThe Trek Checkpoint is a bike that just works.
Cycling NewsIt’s light, flickable, nimble and fast, while also focusing on comfort for those longer tours.
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Aug 2025
The Trek Checkpoint ALR is a versatile, upgrade-friendly gravel bike offering premium features at an attainable price.
Jun 2025
The third-generation Trek Checkpoint ALR brings key features from its carbon sibling to a more accessible aluminium frame – with bigger tyre clearance, a tweaked geometry, and adventure-ready versatility
Jun 2025 · Alvin Holbrook
The updated Trek Checkpoint ALR gets more user-friendly geometry, even more mounts, and more reason to ask why you'd need anything more.
Nov 2024
The Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 is the top-level model in the Wisconsin-based brand's revamped gravel/endurance range and it’s a belter, especially for those who like a ride style on the racier side of things. It’s light, flickable, nimble and fast, while also focusing on comfort for those longer tours, plus the addition of plenty of mounting points, internal frame storage and the ability to run wide tyres doesn’t exclude it from the adventure side of things. Gravel racing - what's next for cycling's fastest growing discipline?
Aug 2024 · Jordan Villella
The all-new Trek Checkmate SLR and Checkpoint SL further solidify the Wisconsin brand's commitment to the gravel arts.
Aug 2024 · Felix Smith
The updated Trek Checkpoint leans into adventure with more accessory mounts, wider tyre clearance and endurance geometry
Heaps of accessory mounts
Comfortable bump taming ride
Useful integrated storage
Shorter reach may impact riders with longer legs
Potentially divisive paint
Jan 2024 · Calvin Zajac
Is Trek’s mid-range gravel machine better than its top-end twin? The Checkpoint SL 7 offers adventure on a (slightly) lower budget, but is that enough to beat the competition in our adventure gravel bike group test?
Outstanding versatility
A lot of practical features
High-quality design, boasting first-class workmanship
No chainstay protector
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
| Frame | 300 Series Alpha Aluminium, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm thru-axle BB Standard: T47, Threaded Color: Crimson |
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| Fork | Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | T47, threaded |
| 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 | Bontrager Elite Alloy Gravel IsoZone Handlebar, 38cm, With Di2 Routing. IsoZone Pads are not included - 49: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 38 cm width; 52: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40 cm width; 54, 56: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42 cm width; 58, 61: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44 cm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width - 49, 52: Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width; 54, 56, 58, 61: Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000, mid cage, 34T max cog |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000, 31.8 mm clamp |
| Crank | undefined - 49: FSA Omega, 46x30, 165 mm length; 52, 54: FSA Omega, 46x30, 170 mm length; 56, 58: FSA Omega, 46x30, 172.5 mm length; 61: FSA Omega, 46x30, 175 mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora R3000, 9-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Sora HG400, 11-32, 9-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Sora HG53, 9-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve |
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| 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 Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm |
| Disc Rotors | Tektro, CentreLock, 160 mm |
First added September 21
Last updated January 17
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