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Checkpoint ALR 3 is a versatile, budget-friendly alloy gravel bike with carbon fork, Shimano CUES 10-speed, and huge tyre clearance for off-road adventures.
Checkpoint ALR 3 is a versatile, budget-friendly alloy gravel bike with carbon fork, Shimano CUES 10-speed, and huge tyre clearance for off-road adventures.
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Trek Checkpoint ALR 3 Gravel Bike 2026 in Dark Carmine

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Trek Checkpoint ALR 3 Gravel Bike 2026 in Dark Carmine

Season:2026

Brand:Trek

Code:49944RD

The Checkpoint ALR 3 is an adventure-ready alumin’um gravel bike built for exploring anywhere. Its modern endurance geometry keeps you comfortable over gravel roads or potholes, while a carbon fork helps cut down the road vibrations. It's spec'd to go anywhere without breaking the bank, with Bontrager Paradigm wheels, clearance for 50 mm tyres,10-speed Shimano CUES 6000 shifting, mechanical disc brakes and loads of mounts for bags and accessories.

You want a wallet-friendly ride that's built to explore everywhere from road to wild gravel roads. Comfortable geometry matters, and you don't mind starting out with economical components that you can upgrade over time.

You get a 300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame with a full carbon fork, with clearance for up to 50 mm tyres. 10-speed Shimano CUES U6000 shifting, mechanical disc brakes, Bontrager Paradigm wheels with Bontrager Girona Pro Tubeless Ready tyres, plus mounts for loading up with bags, racks and gear.

Looking for a confident and versatile ride that doesn't break the bank? The Checkpoint ALR 3 is an aluminium gravel bike ready for anything, decked out with reliable, and affordable, components, so you can get more bike for your buck.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • 300 Series Alpha Aluminium Frame:Makes for a fun, stable and responsive ride.
  • Fork, Top Tube and Integrated Frame Mounts:Make it easy to carry gear and water.
  • Massive tyre clearance:You can use tyres up to 50c for extra traction and stability in any condition.

Full Specification:

  • Frame:300 Series Alpha Aluminium, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47, UDH, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm chamfered thru axle
  • Fork:Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
  • Number of Gears:10
  • Gear Shifters:Shimano CUES 10 Speed Right STU303010R
  • Chainset:Shimano CUES FCU60301 XS/S 165mm, M/ML 170mm, L/XL 172.5mm
  • Chainrings:40T
  • Rear Cassette:Shimano CUES LG500, LINKGLIDE, 11-48, 10 speed
  • Chain:Shimano LG500
  • Front Derailleur:N/A
  • Rear Derailleur:Shimano CUES U6000 GS
  • Bottom Bracket:Praxis Works T47 BB, for 24mm Shimano Cranks
  • Pedals:Not supplied:Shop pedals here
  • Rims:Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23 mm width, Presta valve
  • Front Hub:Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle
  • Rear Hub:Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle
  • Front Tyre:Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm
  • Rear Tyre:Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm
  • Brakes:Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake / Shimano CUES U3030
  • Handlebars:Bontrager Elite Gravel, XS/S 40cm, M/ML 42cm, L 44cm, XL 46cm
  • Handlebar Tape:Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
  • Headset:Information not available
  • Stem:Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, XS 70mm, S/M 80mm, ML/L 90mm, XL 100mm
  • Saddle:Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width
  • Seatpost:Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length
  • Accessories:N/A
  • Weight:ML - 10.41 kg / 22.96 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications without notice based on availability at the point of assembly.

Sizing Chart for Trek Checkpoint Gen 3

This chart can give a recommendation on which size may be best for you, however for the best results, please contact us or visit your local Balfe’s store for a personal consultation and test ride.
SizeRider Height (cm)Rider Height (")Inseam (cm)Inseam (")
XS143 - 158 cm4'8" - 5'2"67 - 74 cm26" - 29"
S (49cm)158 - 164 cm5'2" - 5'5"74 - 77 cm29" - 30"
M (52-54cm)164 - 177 cm5'5" - 5'10"77 - 83 cm30" - 33"
ML (56cm)177 - 188 cm5'10" - 6'2"83 - 88 cm33" - 35"
L (58cm)188 - 194 cm6'2" - 6'4"88 - 91 cm35" - 36"
XL (61cm)194 - 203 cm6'4" - 6'8"91 - 95 cm36" - 37"

Geometry for Trek Checkpoint Gen 3


Frame size letterXSSMMLLXL
Wheel size700c700c700c700c700c700c
A — Seat tube495254565861
B — Seat tube angle74.1°73.7°73.2°72.8°72.5°72.1°
C — Head tube length9.611.71416.218.120.1
D — Head angle71.2°71.6°71.8°72.2°72.3°72.6°
E — Effective top tube53.654.856.85859.260.4
G — Bottom bracket drop7.87.87.67.67.47.4
H — Chainstay length43.543.543.543.543.543.5
I — Offset4.94.94.94.94.94.9
J — Trail7.47.176.76.66.5
K — Wheelbase102.5103.3104.1104.8105.8107
L — Standover73.576.578.980.982.985.9
M — Frame reach3838.539.139.740.240.8
N — Frame stack54.556.658.961.16365

This bike also has compatible accessories. They are:


Warranty Information for Trek:

Lifetime warranty on Frame sets (frame and rigid fork), main frame and full suspension swing arms for the lifetime of the original owner, and Bontrager wheels with carbon rims.

2-year warranty on Rear suspension linkage components, including bearings, rocker link and accompanying hardware and components, Bontrager wheels with alloy rims, Paint and transfers.

For full warranty policy please visit trekbikes.com

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