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Checkpoint ALR Frameset
An aluminum frame gravel frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$1,049| Weight | 4.1 lbs (frame) |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
4'8" – 5'3"
5'1" – 5'5"
5'4" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'5"
6'3" – 6'8"
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.
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
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
Oct 2023 · Guy Kesteven
Trek’s Checkpoint has unique progressive geometry and scissor frame features and all the mount points you could want. But is it a multi-surface, multi-mission master or a complicated compromise?
IsoPulse Decoupler is a significant ride smoother
Well balanced road or rough handling
Efficient speed on all surfaces
SL 6 model is a real performance for price sweet spot
Saddle is a bit squishy on longer rides
Many mounts mean slightly more mass
Controls go through the headset
Non removable front mech tab
Rough rear hub
| Frame | 300 Series Alpha Aluminum, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47, UDH, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle BB Standard: T47, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 50c Color: Bronze Age |
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| Fork | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | T47, threaded |
| Tires | 50mm without fenders, 42mm with fenders (as measured, see manual for details) |
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First added March 14
Last updated May 30