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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    22.4 lbs21.5 lbs
    4.6
    4.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    45c45c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 800, GRX 600GRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 11
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 is an aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
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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)

    36 mph

    2021 Checkpoint ALR 5

    36 mph

    2023 Checkpoint ALR 5

    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

    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

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    ColorTeal

    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 StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    ColorTeal

    Fork

    Checkpoint carbon, tapered alloy steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle

    Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano RS500, 86 mm, PressFit

    Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Headset

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

    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

    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 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

    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

    Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138 mm width

    Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

    Seatpost

    Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset, 330 mm length

    Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog

    Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

    Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

    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

    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 hydraulic disc

    Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed

    Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed

    Chain

    Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed

    Shimano HG601, 11 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc

    Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc, flat mount

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17 mm width, Presta valve

    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

    14 g stainless steel, black

    14g stainless steel, black

    Front Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

    Tires

    Bontrager GR1 Comp, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x40 c

    Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm

    Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm

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