Trek Checkpoint ALR 5
Are you looking for a gravel bike that impresses with its performance and price? The Checkpoint ALR 5 is based on a robust, comfortable frame made from sustainable Alpha aluminium, scores points with its long-distance-oriented gravel geometry and is equipped with robust SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed gears.
Highlights
Frame
Aluminium
Fork
Carbon
Tires
Bontrager Girona Pro, 700x42mm
Wheelset
Bontrager Paradigm 23
Shifter
SRAM Apex (1x12)
Brakes
SRAM Apex (160/160)
Trek Checkpoint ALR 5
The Checkpoint ALR 5 is an aluminium gravel bike that is ready for all your adventures. It combines modern endurance geometry with a road-smoothing carbon fork and offers space for grippy tyres up to 50 mm wide. It is equipped with a SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed groupset, brakes with hydraulic disc brakes, rolls on Bontrager Paradigm tubeless-ready wheels and offers plenty of mounting points for luggage and equipment.
Highlights
- For plenty of comfort and control on rough terrain, the Checkpoint ALR is based on the improved endurance geometry of its more expensive carbon siblings.
- Benefit from road-smoothing comfort - thanks to the high-quality full carbon fork and 50 mm tyre clearance.
- The extremely robust SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed drivetrain has all the gears you need for challenging climbs and long gravel rides.
- Numerous mounting points on the frame and fork provide space for everything you need for epic bikepacking adventures or the commute to work.
Frame details
A frame made from 300 Series Alpha aluminium with a full carbon fork and space for 50 mm wide tyres. It also comes with a higher-quality SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Paradigm wheels, Bontrager Girona Pro tubeless-ready tyres and plenty of mounting points for pannier racks, bags and equipment.
Additional Information
| Bike category | Gravel Bike |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trek |
| Colour | Fjord Blue to Miami Green Fade |
| Model year | 2026 |
| Weight | 9,9 kg |
| Wheel Size | 28'' |
| Frame | 300 Series Alpha Aluminium, interne Zugführung, 3S-Kettenführung, T47-Innenlager, UDH, Gepäckträger- und Schutzblechösen, integrierte Aufnahme für Rahmentasche, Flat Mount Scheibenbremsaufnahme, abgeschrägte 142 x 12 mm Steckachse |
| Frame type | Diamond |
| Fork | Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Customization - only in store | |
| Rims | Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless-Ready, 24-Loch, 23 mm Innenweite, Presta-Ventil |
| Front hub | Bontrager, Aluminium, gedichtetes Lager, Center Lock Scheibenaufnahme, 100 x 12 mm Steckachse |
| Rear hub | Bontrager, Aluminium, gedichtetes Lager, Center Lock-Scheibenaufnahme, 11fach-Freilaufnabe von Shimano, 142 x 12 mm-Steckachse |
| Tires | Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR Pannenschutz, Aramid-Kern, 700x42mm |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, max. 44 Z. an größtem Ritzel |
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1, 40 Z., DUB Wide |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44 Z, 12fach |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, 12fach |
| Brake | SRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mount, front caliper, SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm |
| Brake lever | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel, Aluminium |
| Grips | Bontrager Supertack Perf Lenkerband |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31,8 mm Klemmdurchmesser, Blendr-kompatibel, 7 Grad |
| Saddle | Verse Short Comp, Stahlstreben, 145 mm Breite |
| Seatpost | Bontrager, Aluminium, 27,2 mm, 12 mm Versatz, 330 mm Länge |
| Max. total weight | 125 kg |
| Annotation | The illustration may differ. The manufacturer reserves the right to replace certain components with components of equivalent quality. |
| Manufacturer Information | Trek Bicycle GmbH |
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