Trek Checkpoint ALR 3 Gen 3 - Gravel Bike 2026 | dark carmine
The Checkpoint ALR 3 is an adventure-hungry aluminum gravel bike for boundless discovery tours. Its modern endurance geometry increases comfort on gravel tracks and bumpy roads, while the carbon fork reduces annoying vibrations. Thanks to Bontrager Paradigm wheels, space for 50 mm wide tires, Shimano CUES U6000 10-speed gears, mechanical disc brakes and plenty of mounting points for bags and accessories, you get an extremely adaptable bike without breaking your Budget.
A frame made of 300 Series Alpha aluminum with a full carbon fork and space for 50mm wide tires. It's equipped with a Shimano CUES U6000 10-speed drivetrain, mechanical disc brakes, Bontrager Paradigm wheels, Bontrager Girona Pro tubeless-ready tires and plenty of mounting points for racks, bags and gear. Are you looking for a confidence-inspiring and versatile gravel bike that won't put too much strain on your wallet? The Checkpoint ALR 3 is an aluminum gravel bike that's ready for anything and gives you a lot of bang for your buck thanks to affordable yet reliable components.
- lots of comfort and control on rough terrain, the Checkpoint ALR is based on the improved endurance geometry of its more expensive carbon siblings
- benefit from road-smoothing comfort thanks to the high-quality full carbon fork and 50 mm tire clearance
- low-maintenance Shimano CUES U6000 10-speed drivetrain keeps the price low and is extremely durable
- numerous mounting points on the frame and fork provide space for everything you need for epic bikepacking adventures or the commute to work
Frame: 300 Series Alpha aluminum, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 3S chain guide, T47 bottom bracket, UDH, luggage rack and mudguard eyelets, integrated mounting elements for frame bag, flat mount disc brake mount, 142x12 mm thru axle
Size: 28" - 47cm (XS), 49cm (S), 52-54cm (M), 56cm (ML), 58cm (L), 61cm (XL)
Fork: Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Stem: Bontrager Elite, 31,8mm clamp diameter, Blendr-compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length
Handlebar: Bontrager Elite Gravel, width 40cm (XS, S) / 42cm (M, ML), 44cm (L), 46cm (XL)
Handlebar tape: Bontrager Supertack Perf
Brakes: Tektro C550 mechanical 2-piston disc brake, flat mount
Brake discs: Tektro, Centerlock, 160mm (front & rear)
Shift levers: Shimano CUES 10-speed Right STU303010R
Rear derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000 GS
Crankset: Shimano CUES FCU60301 , 40T ring, length: 165mm (XS, S) / 170mm (M, ML) / 172.5mm (L, XL)
Bottom bracket: Praxis, T47, threaded, internal bearings
Cassette: Shimano CUES LG300, LINKGLIDE, 11-48T, 10-speed
Chain: Shimano LG500
Front hub: Bontrager, aluminum, sealed bearing, Centerlock disc mount, 100x12mm thru axle
Rear hub: Bontrager, aluminum, sealed bearing, Centerlock disc mount, 11-speed freehub from Shimano, 142x12mm thru axle
Rims: Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless-Ready, 24-hole, 23mm inner width, Presta valve
Spokes: 14 g, stainless steel, black
Tires: Bontrager Girona Pro, tubeless-ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead core, 60 TPI, 700x42mm
Saddle: Bontrager Verse Short Comp, steel stays, width 145mm
Seatpost: Bontrager, aluminum, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
Weight: 10,4 kg
Max. system wwight: 125 kg
