The Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Gravel Bike is a high-value alloy gravel bike that’s kitted out with quality parts for long, rugged, miles on anything from chunky gravel to smooth road surfaces. A wealth of features like nimble yet stable progressive geometry, loads of mounts for epic bikepacking adventures, plus a SRAM Apex 1×12-speed drivetrain makes customising for any adventure easy.It’s right for you if…You favour epic gravel adventures that end with a big beverage and a burrito. But that doesn’t mean you’ll compromise on performance. You expect to get a lot for your hard-earned money, including quality, versatility, durability and a ridiculous amount of fun.The tech you getA stout 300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame with a progressive geometry that’s stable at speed and efficient when you’re grinding up a climb, hidden cables that won’t interfere with bags, rack and mudguard mounts and integrated frame bag mounts, a 1×12 SRAM Apex drivetrain for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, hydraulic disc brakes for all-condition stopping power, tubeless-ready rims, and wide 700x40c gravel tyres for added stability and traction.The final wordIf the amount of adventure you can get per pound spent is a priority for you, the Checkpoint ALR 5 is your ride. Quality parts, a durable alloy frame and a wealth of features like extra tyre clearance and customisation options so you can confidently take on bigger, better adventures.Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Gravel Bike HighlightsIts progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descentsYou get serious versatility that’s suited for a wide variety of ride styles, from gravel and bikepacking to daily commutesMassive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any conditionsIntegrated frame bag mounts and rack and mudguard mounts make it easy to carry gear and waterSRAM’s Apex 1×12 drivetrain gives you tons of gears for grinding up steep grades
