300 Series Alpha Aluminum
Carbon
Bontrager GR1 Team Issue 700 x 40C
28" Bontrager Paradigm
SRAM Apex XPLR (1x12)
SRAM Apex (160/160)
One thing's for sure: a gravel bike will breathe fresh air into your everyday cycling life. Especially one like the Checkpoint ALR 5, which meets even high demands with its modern features, but thanks to a top price / performance ratio does not tear too big a hole in the budget. Trek's Checkpoint model range is more versatile than ever: from training on mixed terrain to fast commutes to the office to multi-day tours with small luggage. From sport to adventure, it's all here. Even on your home turf, you'll discover many new routes because you're no longer tied to asphalt roads. Another argument: The Checkpoint with all its clever details stands for real Trek quality. The frame offers numerous mounting options for bikepacking accessories such as frame bags, water bottles and mudguards. If you're mostly off-road, you can mount tires up to 45 millimeters wide. That's the equivalent of 2.1 inches, so it's almost comparable to a CrossCountry mountain bike. Also clever is Trek's proprietary Blendr system for mounting lights, bike computers, smartphones and other accessories to the cockpit in a snap.
The Checkpoint ALR 5 comes with modern 1 x 12 drive and hydraulic disc brakes from the Sram Apex group. Thanks to the combination of 40 teeth on the chainring and a maximum of 44 teeth on the cassette results in a powerful mountain gear ratio. The components of the US manufacturer function reliably and precisely, even on rough gravel roads. This also applies to the proven Bontrager parts from Trek's own development department. These include the cockpit, saddle and post, as well as the high-quality tubeless-ready wheels.
The US forge Trek was already in the eighties among the first manufacturers worldwide to use aluminum in frame construction. A huge know-how, which refines the Trek frames to this day. The Checkpoint ALR 5 uses 300 Series Alpha aluminum, from which special tubular profiles are created with the help of the so-called hydroforming process. This shape ensures an optimal ratio between stiffness and weight. In addition, there are details such as internally routed cables and a stiff quick release system for the wheels. Aluminum is still the most reliable and robust material in frame construction. Trek combines the aluminum frame with a lightweight carbon fork. The carbon fiber material effectively dampens vibrations thanks to its molecular properties. A new, progressive geometry guarantees safe and stable handling on dirt roads.
Bike category | Gravel Bike |
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Brand | Trek |
Colour | Lava |
Model year | 2024 |
Wheel Size | 28'' |
Frame | 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 |
Frame type | Diamond |
Fork | Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
Customization - only in store | |
Rims | Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-Loch, 21 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 GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength Karkasse, Aramidwulstkern, 120 TPI, 700 x 40C |
Shifters | SRAM Apex, 12fach |
Rear derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, max. 44 Z. an größtem Ritzel |
Crank | SRAM Apex 1, 40 Z., DUB Wide |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1230, 11-44 Z, 12fach |
Chain | SRAM Apex, 12fach |
Brake | SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount,SRAM Paceline, Center Lock Scheibenaufnahme, abgerundet, 160 mm |
Brake lever | SRAM Apex, 12fach |
Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31,8 mm Klemmdurchmesser, Blendr-kompatibel, 7 Grad |
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. |
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