2026 Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3 Gravel Road Bike
Fully assembled, tuned, and test-ridden—ready to ride at pickup from any DFW Bike Mart location.
Expected to ship within 3 days
Professionally built and test-ridden before it ships. Arrives mostly assembled with just minimal setup needed. See Reassembly Instructions
Delivered fully assembled and tuned by Bike Mart—ready to ride right at your doorstep within 10 miles of any DFW location.
Ship
Get your bike or equipment delivered to your home directly from Bike Mart via our FedEx or USPS Carrier partners. Adult signature is required for all bike deliveries and for equipment & gear deliveries over $500.
For orders that include a bike, it will be professionally pre-built and shipped to your home with minimal assembly needed. While we try to make it as easy as possible, basic mechanical skills and proper tools are required. For orders that include a frameset please visit our support center to make sure you have the specialty tools and skills required.
If you decide to take your bike to a local retailer for assembly, additional fees will apply.
Pickup
We’ve made it easier than ever to get the gear and bikes you love—fast. With our Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) option, you can shop online and pick up your items at your convenience from any of our six DFW locations.
The best part about picking up at a Bike Mart location is that you get the same high quality service with the convenience of having the exact bike or part.
Bikes / Car Racks will be assembled and installed at no extra charge
Delivery
When you select "Home Delivery" at checkout. Your bike will be professionally assembled and the closest Bike Mart store will call you to schedule the delivery.
We offer home delivery for bike purchases only within 10 miles of a Bike Mart location. Contact us if you live beyond 10 miles and we can discuss more options. Additional fees may apply.
In stock bikes will be delivered within 7 days. Warehouse bikes will delivered within 14 days*.
2026 Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3 Gravel Road Bike
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Mounts galore
The new Checkpoint ALR is equipped to carry everything you need with mounts on the frame and fork for front and rear racks, fenders, and Adventure Top Tube, Frame, and Triangle Bags. Plus, the new frame was optimized to fit extra hydration in addition to all your bags.
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Gravel Endurance geometry
Designed with Gravel Endurance geometry with a higher stack and shorter reach for improved comfort and control on long days in the saddle.
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Big 'ol tire clearance
Designed with 50mm (or 29 x 2.0)* tire clearance for more grip and comfort on challenging terrain.*As measured
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Suspension fork and dropper post compatible
Compatible with a suspension fork* and dropper post for riders tackling technical descents or seeking more aggressive off-road performance. *Available on all sizes except XS frames
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A better way to produce aluminum
Starting in 2024, we began removing high-emission aluminum from our manufacturing and replacing it with low-emission aluminum made with renewable energy. By October 2025, nearly every alloy bike we make - this one included - had made the switch, driving a major drop in our footprint.
Overview
Overview
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| 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 axle |
| 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). |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog |
| *crank | Size: XS, S SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm lengthSize: M, ML SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm lengthSize: 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 |
| 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) |
| 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 widthSize: M, ML Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42cm widthSize: L Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44cm widthSize: 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 lengthSize: S, M Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm lengthSize: ML, L Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm lengthSize: 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 |
Parts are subject to change without notice. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Geometry
Geometry
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise noted.
| Frame size letter | XS | S | M | ML | L | XL |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| A — Seat tube | 49.0 | 52.0 | 54.0 | 56.0 | 58.0 | 61.0 |
| B — Seat tube angle (degrees) | 74.1° | 73.7° | 73.2° | 72.8° | 72.5° | 72.1° |
| C — Head tube length | 9.6 | 11.7 | 14.0 | 16.2 | 18.1 | 20.1 |
| D — Head angle (degrees) | 71.2° | 71.6° | 71.8° | 72.2° | 72.3° | 72.6° |
| E — Effective top tube | 53.6 | 54.8 | 56.8 | 58.0 | 59.2 | 60.4 |
| 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 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| J — Trail | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| K — Wheelbase | 102.5 | 103.3 | 104.1 | 104.8 | 105.8 | 107.0 |
| L — Standover | 73.5 | 76.5 | 78.9 | 80.9 | 82.9 | 85.9 |
| M — Frame reach | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.8 |
| N — Frame stack | 54.5 | 56.6 | 58.9 | 61.1 | 63.0 | 65.0 |
This Geometry Chart is provided by the Manufactuer. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Sizing
Sizing
| size | inches | cm |
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| XS | 4'8" - 5'2" | 143 - 158 |
| S (49cm) | 5'2" - 5'5" | 158 - 164 |
| M (52-54cm) | 5'5" - 5'10" | 164 - 177 |
| ML (56cm) | 5'10" - 6'2" | 177 - 188 |
| L (58cm) | 6'2" - 6'4" | 188 - 194 |
| XL (61cm) | 6'4" - 6'8" | 194 - 203 |
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Chat with us if you have any questions.
