Details
Checkpoint ALR 5 is the best value gravel bike in the lineup. It's a high-quality build that will hold up for long, rugged miles on pavement, dirt, and even the most treacherous gravel roads. But what sets this model apart is the performance parts and the wealth of features like adjustable Stranglehold dropouts, massive tire clearance, and extra mounts that make it easy to customize for your kind of adventure.
It's right for you if...
Unlike the pure roadie who measures watts and weighs out meals, you favor epic all-road adventures that probably end with a beer and a burrito. But that doesn't mean you'll compromise on performance. You expect to get a lot for your hard-earned dollar, including quality, versatility, durability, and a ridiculous amount of fun.
The tech you get
A stout aluminum frame with rack and fender mounts, a vibration-absorbing carbon fork, a 2x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, hydraulic disc brakes for all-condition stopping power, and wide 700x40c gravel tires for added stability and traction.
The final word
If the amount of adventure you can get per dollar spent is a priority for you, you won't do better than Checkpoint ALR 5. Quality parts, a durable alloy frame that keeps the price in check, and a wealth of features like extra tire clearance and customization options so you can confidently take on bigger, better adventures.
Why you'll love it
- With Checkpoint ALR 5, you're getting high-quality parts at an exceptional value, which means you'll have extra dough for adventure travel… and burritos
- This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of ride styles, including gravel rides, bikepacking, and daily commutes
- Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any conditions
- Mounts on the seat tube and both sides of the down tube make it easy to carry extra gear and water
- The Stranglehold Dropout makes it easy to fine-tune your geometry or run singlespeed
Specs
Frame | 300 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Control Freak internal routing, 3S chain keeper, rack and fender mounts, flat mount disc, Stranglehold dropouts |
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Fork | Checkpoint carbon, tapered alloy steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc |
Headset | FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom |
Axles |
Front: 12 x 100mm thru-axle Rear: 12 x 142mm thru-axle |
Rims/Wheels | Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 17mm width, presta valve |
Hubs | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, Center Lock disc, Shimano/SRAM 11-speed freehub |
Spokes | 14g stainless steel, black |
Tires | Bontrager GR1 Comp, wire bead, 60TPI, 700x40c |
Crankset | Shimano GRX RX600 |
Chainrings | 46/30T |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano RS500, 92mm, PressFit |
Chain | Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed |
Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34T, 11 speed |
Shifters | Shimano GRX RX600, 11 speed |
Handlebars | Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-CF, alloy, 31.8mm, 93mm reach, 123mm drop |
Tape/Grips | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree |
Brakes | Shimano GRX hydraulic disc, flat mount, w/Shimano SM-RT70, 160mm, Center Lock rotors |
Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138mm width |
Seat Post | Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length |
* Subject to change without notice.