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Trek Checkpoint ALR 3

Trek Checkpoint ALR 3
  • Color: Buff Beige
  • Color: Crimson
$1,299.99
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Wheel Size: 700C
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Checkpoint ALR 3 is the best value gravel bike in the lineup. Kitted out with a 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame, Checkpoint ALR 3 is just as responsive on chunky gravel roads as it is smooth on the tarmac. Tubeless-ready wheels help fight punctures in the rough while a 2x9-speed Shimano groupset and mechanical disc brakes balance budget with reliability.

It's right for you if...
You want to make the jump into the wide world of gravel, exploration, and even daily commutes that wander off the beaten path – and you don't want to break the bank leaping in.

The tech you get
A responsive 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, integrated rack, fender, and frame bag mounts, a 2x9 Shimano Sora drivetrain for smooth shifting on punchy climbs and variable terrain, mechanical disc brakes for ease of stopping quick in all conditions, tubeless ready rims, and wide Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42c gravel tires for added comfort and traction.

The final word
When you want to start exploring the road less traveled, reach for Checkpoint ALR 3. This budget-minded gravel bike gives you room to grow from rugged commutes to gravel grinds with economical components and a comfortable, capable frame that's built to take you on every adventure.

Why you'll love it
- The durable and capable 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame makes for a fun, stable, and responsive ride
- You get serious versatility that's suited for a wide variety of ride styles, from gravel and bikepacking to daily commutes
- Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any conditions
- Fork, top tube, and integrated frame mounts make it easy to carry gear and water
- Powerful mechanical disc brakes make stopping in all conditions easy

Sizes:
Frame size number49 cm52 cm54 cm56 cm58 cm61 cm
Wheel size 700c 700c 700c 700c 700c 700c
A — Seat tube 49 52 54 56 58 61
B — Seat tube angle 74.1° 73.7° 73.2° 72.8° 72.5° 72.1°
C — Head tube length 9 10.5 12.5 14.5 16.5 19.5
D — Head angle 71.2° 71.6° 71.8° 72.2° 72.3° 72.6°
E — Effective top tube 54.1 55.5 57 58.4 59.7 61.7
G — Bottom bracket drop 7.8 7.8 7.6 7.6 7.4 7.4
H — Chainstay length 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5 43.5
I — Offset 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
J — Trail 7.4 7.1 7 6.7 6.6 6.5
K — Wheelbase 102.5 103.3 104.1 104.8 105.8 107
L — Standover 73.5 76.5 78.9 80.9 82.9 85.9
M — Frame reach 39.3 39.9 40.3 40.7 41.1 41.7
N — Frame stack 53.8 55.3 57.1 59.2 60.9 63.9
Stem length 70 80 80 90 90 100
Sizes:
SizeRider HeightInseam
49 156 - 163 cm
5'1" - 5'4"
74 - 77 cm
29" - 30"
52 163 - 168 cm
5'4" - 5'6"
76 - 79 cm
30" - 31"
54 168 - 174 cm
5'6" - 5'9"
78 - 82 cm
31" - 32"
56 174 - 180 cm
5'9" - 5'11"
81 - 85 cm
32" - 33"
58 180 - 185 cm
5'11" - 6'1"
84 - 87 cm
33" - 34"
61 185 - 191 cm
6'1" - 6'3"
86 - 90 cm
34" - 35"

Specs

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
Fork Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Rims Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve
Hubs Hub front: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle, Hub rear: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle
Spokes 14g stainless steel, black
Tires Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42mm
Crankset Size: 49 FSA Omega, 46x30, 165mm length Size: 52, 54 FSA Omega, 46x30, 170mm length Size: 56, 58 FSA Omega, 46x30, 172.5mm length Size: 61 FSA Omega, 46x30, 175mm length
Shifters Shimano Sora R3000, 9 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Sora R3000, 31.8mm clamp
Rear Derailleur Shimano Sora R3000, mid cage, 34T max cog
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano Sora HG400, 11-32, 9 speed
Chain Shimano Sora HG53, 9 speed
Brakes Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount
Rotors Tektro, centerlock, 160mm
Handlebars Size: 49 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm width Size: 52 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40cm width Size: 54, 56 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42cm width Size: 58, 61 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width
Tape/Grips Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
Stem Size: 49 Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length Size: 56, 58 Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length Size: 61 Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length
Seatpost Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
Saddle Size: 49, 52 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width Size: 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

* Subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN Store SKU
Buff Beige / 49cm / 700C 197216057413 5325479
Buff Beige / 52cm / 700C 197216057420 5325480 5325480
Buff Beige / 54cm / 700C 197216057437 5325481 5325481
Buff Beige / 56cm / 700C 197216057444 5325482 5325482
Buff Beige / 58cm / 700C 197216057451 5325483 5325483
Buff Beige / 61cm / 700C 197216057468 5325484
Crimson / 49cm / 700C 197216057352 5325473
Crimson / 52cm / 700C 197216057369 5325474 5325474
Crimson / 54cm / 700C 197216057376 5325475 5325475
Crimson / 56cm / 700C 197216057383 5325476 5325476
Crimson / 58cm / 700C 197216057390 5325477 5325477
Crimson / 61cm / 700C 197216057406 5325478

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