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    MSRP
    $1,199
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Gravel
    Weight
    23.1 lbs
    2.5
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Clearance
    38c
    Brakes
    Mechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Sora
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Checkpoint AL 3 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Checkpoint AL 3
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    39 mph

    Checkpoint AL 3

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Alpha 200 series aluminum, tapered head-tube, flat-mount disc brakes, 12mm thru-axle, internal cable routing, w/rack mounts and hidden fender mounts

    Tire Clearance38c

    Fork

    Checkpoint carbon disc, tapered steerer, flat mount disc brakes, rack mounts, hidden fender mounts, 12mm thru axle

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed cartridge

    Headset

    Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8˝ top, 1.5˝ bottom

    Stem

    Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, w/computer & light mounts

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Comp VR-C, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Bontrager Arvada Comp, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Approved, alloy, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Not included

    Grips

    Bontrager tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Crank

    Shimano Sora, 50/34 (compact)

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora, 9 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Sora, 11-32, 9 speed

    Chain

    Shimano Sora

    Brakes

    Tektro C550 Spyre, dual-piston mechanical disc brake, 160mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Affinity, Tubeless Ready, 24h

    Front Hub

    Formula alloy disc, 12mm thru-axle, 24h

    Rear Hub

    Formula alloy disc, 12mm thru-axle, 24h

    Tires

    Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, 700x32c

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