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Checkpoint ALR 5 is a versatile alloy gravel bike with SRAM Apex 12-speed, carbon fork, huge tyre clearance & mounts galore — ready for big adventures.
Checkpoint ALR 5 is a versatile alloy gravel bike with SRAM Apex 12-speed, carbon fork, huge tyre clearance & mounts galore — ready for big adventures.
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Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Gravel Bike 2026 in Bronze Age

£1,700.00
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Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Gravel Bike 2026 in Bronze Age

Season:2026

Brand:Trek

Code:49946BZ

The Checkpoint ALR 5 is an aluminium gravel bike built for venturing anywhere. It pairs modern endurance geometry with a carbon fork for road-smoothing comfort, while 50 mm of tyre clearance gives you room for tons of grip. It comes equipped with SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm wheels and loads of mounts for bags and gear. You're ready to explore the roads less travelled and want a versatile aluminium bike that's built to tackle it all. You want confident geometry that keeps you comfortable on gravel or rough roads and upgraded components where it matters most, like 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR shifting.

You get a300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame with a full carbon fork, with clearance for up to 50 mm tyres. Upgraded SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Paradigm wheels with Bontrager Girona Pro Tubeless Ready tyres, plus mounts for loading up with bags, racks and gear.

Want a ride that balances price and performance? The Checkpoint ALR 5 delivers with endurance gravel geometry, upgraded components and an Alpha Aluminium frame that's durable, comfortable and easier on the planet.

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:12
  • Gear Shifters:SRAM Apex, 12 speed
  • Chainset:SSRAM Apex 1, DUB WIDE XS/S 165mm, M/ML 170mm, L/XL 172.5mm
  • Chainrings:40T
  • Rear Cassette:SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12-speed
  • Chain:SRAM Apex, 12-speed
  • Front Derailleur:N/A
  • Rear Derailleur:SRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog
  • Bottom Bracket:SRAM DUB Wide Bottom Bracket, T47 threaded, internal bearing. For 47.5mm chainline.
  • 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:SRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mount
  • 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 - 9.87 kg / 21.76 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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