Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 2026

Your go-to gravel buddy

The all-new Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 gravel bike pairs a durable, high-quality aluminum frame with bigger tire clearance, more off-road capability, improved storage, and a comfier fit and riding geometry. Made with a premium-grade aluminum frame designed with the perfect balance of responsiveness and durability, and it's equipped with a carbon fork to absorb road chatter. It’s as ready for backroad rides as it is for everyday commutes and gravel adventures of all sizes.

Frame: 300 Series Alpha Aluminum, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47, UDH, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle
Fork: Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axleWeight

Weight: ML - 9.87 kg / 21.76 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)
Weight limit: This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).; Drivetrain

Shifter: SRAM Apex, 12 speed
Rear derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog
*Crank: Size: XS, S

SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length

Size: M, ML

SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length

Size: L, XL

SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette: SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed
Chain: SRAM Apex, 12 speed
Max chainring size: 1x:44 2x: 46/30

Wheels

Hub front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle
Skewer front: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle
Hub rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle
Skewer rear: Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Rim: Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
Spokes: 14g stainless steel, black
Tire: Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42mm
Tire part: Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz
Max tire size: 50mm without fenders, 42mm with fenders (as measured, see manual for details)

Components

Saddle: Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost: Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
*Handlebar: Size: XS, S
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40cm width

Size: M, ML
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42cm width

Size: L
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44cm width

Size: XL
Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46cm width
Handlebar tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
*Stem: Size: XS
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length

Size: S, M
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

Size: ML, L
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length

Size: XL
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length
Brake: SRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mount
Brake rotor: SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm
Brake lever: SRAM Apex, 12 speed
Rotor size: Max brake rotor sizes: 180mm front & rear

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Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 2026

Your go-to gravel buddy

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