The Checkpoint ALR 5 is what we call the "Sweet Spot." It’s the perfect middle ground for the rider who wants elite performance—like hydraulic brakes and a 12-speed drivetrain—but prefers the rugged, "don't-worry-about-it" durability of a high-grade aluminum frame.

In the Alberta gravel scene, this is the bike that wins the "Value-for-Performance" award every single year.

Checkpoint ALR 5: The Gravel Sweet Spot

If you're looking for one bike to do it all—from fast group rides on the pavement to epic multi-day gravel grinds—the Checkpoint ALR 5 is your machine. It’s built with the same "go-anywhere" geometry as its carbon siblings but uses our toughest 300 Series Alpha Aluminum to keep the price down and the durability up.

Elite Performance Without the Carbon Price Tag

The big upgrade here? Hydraulic Disc Brakes. When you’re descending a steep, loose hill in the Rockies or navigating a rainy commute in Red Deer, hydraulic power gives you "one-finger" stopping control that mechanical brakes just can't match. Combined with the SRAM Apex XPLR 12-speed drivetrain, you have the range to climb anything and the tech to stay in the right gear.

The WeLive Way: We Do the Dirty Work

When you buy an ALR 5 from WeLive, we make sure it's "Alberta-Proof" before it leaves Gasoline Alley:

• The Tubeless Advantage: This bike comes with Tubeless Ready wheels. We’ll help you set them up so you can run lower pressures for more grip and fewer flats—crucial for those sharp Alberta gravel stones.
• Hydraulic Precision: Our techs bleed and dial in your brakes so they are crisp and responsive from the first ride.
• Gear Consultation: 12 speeds is a lot of range. We’ll show you how to maximize that SRAM Apex setup to keep your cadence perfect on the flats and the climbs.

🗺️ Where to Take It:

• The Sylvan Lake Loop: Comfortable enough for a long day on the pavement, but ready to dive onto the gravel secondary roads the second you see them.
• The "Dirty" Weekend: With 50mm tire clearance, this bike "floats" over the sandy sections and washboards that usually stall out narrower tires.
• Red Deer Commuting: The ALR 5 is tough enough to be a daily driver. With hydraulic brakes, you’ll have consistent stopping power even in the slush and rain.

*Please note - spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately

Frameset

Frame300 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 axleForkTrek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

Weight

WeightML - 9.87 kg / 21.76 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes)Weight limitThis bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).

Drivetrain

ShifterSRAM Apex, 12 speedRear derailleurSRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog*CrankSize:XS, SSRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm lengthSize:M, MLSRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm lengthSize:L, XLSRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm lengthBottom bracketSRAM DUB Wide, T47 threaded, internal bearingCassetteSRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speedChainSRAM Apex, 12 speedMax chainring size1x:44 2x: 46/30

Wheels

Hub frontBontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axleSkewer frontBontrager Switch chamfered thru axleHub rearBontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axleSkewer rearBontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable leverRimBontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23mm width, Presta valveSpokes14g stainless steel, blackTireBontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42mmTire partBontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 ozMax tire size50mm without fenders, 42mm with fenders (as measured, see manual for details)

Components

SaddleVerse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm widthSeatpostBontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length*HandlebarSize:XS, SBontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40cm widthSize:M, MLBontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42cm widthSize:LBontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 44cm widthSize:XLBontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 46cm widthHandlebar tapeBontrager Supertack Perf tape*StemSize:XSBontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm lengthSize:S, MBontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm lengthSize:ML, LBontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm lengthSize:XLBontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm lengthBrakeSRAM Apex D1 hydraulic disc, flat mountBrake rotorSRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mmBrake leverSRAM Apex, 12 speedRotor sizeMax brake rotor sizes: 180mm front & rear

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Bike and frame weights are based off pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.