Checkpoint ALR 5

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 get A 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 1x12 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 word If 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.

Why you'll love it

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

You get serious versatility that's suited for a wide variety of ride styles, from gravel and bikepacking to 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

SRAM's Apex 1x12 drivetrain gives you tons of gears for grinding up steep grades

Specifications

Frameset

with Fork 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

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

Weight

56 - 9.60 kg (with TLR sealant, no tubes)

This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).

Drivetrain

SRAM Apex, 12-speed

SRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog

SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length

SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170 mm length

SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm length

SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175 mm length

SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing

SRAM XG-1230, 11-44, 12-speed

SRAM Apex, 12-speed

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

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 GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40 mm

Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz

Bontrager TLR

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

SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount

SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm

SRAM Apex, 12-speed

Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear