Checkpoint ALR 5

Why you'll love it

All-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents

This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of riding styles, including gravel rides, bike-packing and daily commutes

Massive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any conditions

Integrated frame bag mounts and rack and mudguard mounts make it easy to carry gear and water

It's right for you if... Unlike the pure roadie who measures watts and weighs out meals, you favour epic off-road adventures that probably end with a beer and a bag of chips. 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 get A sturdy 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 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears 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 word If the amount of adventure you can get per pound spent is a priority for you, you won't do better than Checkpoint ALR 5. 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.

Frameset

300 Series Alpha Aluminium, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm thru-axle

Checkpoint carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle

Gravel

Wheels

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle

Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever

Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle

Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever

Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve

Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve

14 g stainless steel

Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700 x 40 c

Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz

Bontrager Aeolus XXX rim strip

700x45c / 650x2.1" Bontrager tyres

Drivetrain

Shimano GRX hydraulic disc

Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on

Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog

Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165 mm length

Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170 mm length

Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5 mm length

Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175 mm length

Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed

Shimano HG601

Max. chainring size 1x: 44T SRAM or 50T Shimano, 2x: 50/34

Components

Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width

Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width

Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length

Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width

Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40 cm width

Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42 cm width

Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width

Handlebar tape Bontrager Supertack Perf tape

Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length

Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length

Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length

Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length

FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc

Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm

Max brake rotor sizes: 160 mm front and rear

Weight

56 - 9.75 kg

This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg.