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Checkpoint ALR 3 Gen 3
A versatile aluminum gravel bike that's just as happy on back roads as it is on your commute.
Test ride in Red DeerTry it at our Gasoline Alley shop
Financing availableAsk us about monthly payments
Trek warrantyLimited lifetime frame warranty for the original owner
Local service & supportOur service team is right here in Red Deer
Pickup available at WeLive — Red Deer (Gasoline Alley)
Usually ready in 24 hours
Color: Daintree Green to Power Surge Fade , Size: L
Pickup available,
WeLive — Red Deer (Gasoline Alley)
Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours
179 Leva Avenue
103B
Red Deer County AB T4E 1B9
Canada
Checkpoint ALR 3 is an adventure-ready aluminum gravel bike built for exploring anywhere. Its modern endurance geometry keeps you comfortable over gravel roads or potholes, while a carbon fork helps cut down the road vibrations. It's spec'd to go anywhere without breaking the bank, with Bontrager Paradigm wheels, clearance for 50mm tires,10-speed Shimano CUES 6000 shifting, mechanical disc brakes, and tons of mounts for bags and accessories.
Frame
Alpha Aluminum
Full carbon fork
Drivetrain
Shimano CUES
10-speed, 11–48
Brakes
Mechanical disc
Tektro C550
Tire clearance
Up to 50 mm
42 mm stock
Mounts
Rack · fender · bag
Weight
10.41 kg
Size ML
Trek warrantyLimited lifetime frame warranty
Local serviceOur Red Deer service team
Test rides in Red DeerGasoline Alley
Financing availableAsk in store
Go anywhere
One bike for gravel, commuting and adventure
A 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame with a full carbon fork, endurance-friendly geometry and room for 50 mm tires.
Room for 50 mm tires
Ships with 42 mm tires; fits 42 mm with fenders.
Rack, fender and frame bag mounts
Set it up for commuting, touring or bikepacking.
Dependable parts
Built for long days on mixed roads
Simple, reliable components chosen for gravel.
Shimano CUES 1x10
A simple single-chainring setup with a wide 11–48 range.
Tektro mechanical disc brakes
Dependable, easy-to-service stopping in any weather.
Bontrager Elite Gravel bar
Flared drops give extra control on rough descents.
Checkpoint ALR 3 vs ALR 5
Which Checkpoint ALR is right for you?
Same versatile aluminum gravel frame and carbon fork. The ALR 5 steps up to 12-speed SRAM Apex, hydraulic brakes and tubeless-ready tires.
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| Drivetrain | Shimano CUES 10-speed, 11–48 | SRAM Apex 12-speed, 11–44 |
| Brakes | Tektro mechanical disc | SRAM Apex hydraulic disc |
| Tires | Bontrager Girona Comp 42 mm | Bontrager Girona Pro 42 mm, tubeless ready |
| Frame | 300 Series Alpha Aluminum | 300 Series Alpha Aluminum |
| Fork | Full carbon | Full carbon |
| Weight | 10.41 kg (size ML) | 9.87 kg (size ML) |
Size & fit
Let's get you fit
Enter your height to get a size recommendation, or come in and we'll fit you in person.
Find your size
Enter your height and we'll recommend a frame size.
| Size | Rider height | Inseam |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 4'8" – 5'2" (143–158 cm) | 26–29" (67–74 cm) |
| S | 5'2" – 5'5" (158–164 cm) | 29–30" (74–77 cm) |
| M | 5'5" – 5'10" (164–177 cm) | 30–33" (77–83 cm) |
| ML | 5'10" – 6'2" (177–188 cm) | 33–35" (83–88 cm) |
| L | 6'2" – 6'4" (188–194 cm) | 35–36" (88–91 cm) |
| XL | 6'4" – 6'8" (194–203 cm) | 36–37" (91–95 cm) |
Sizing is a guide. Reach, arm length and riding style matter too, so a quick test ride is the best way to confirm.
Between sizes or unsure? Book a fitting or test ride and we'll help you choose.
Geometry
| Frame size | XS | S | M | ML | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A – Seat tube | 445 mm | 480 mm | 505 mm | 530 mm | 550 mm | 575 mm |
| C – Head tube length | 96 mm | 117 mm | 140 mm | 162 mm | 181 mm | 201 mm |
| D – Head angle | 71.2° | 71.6° | 71.8° | 72.2° | 72.3° | 72.6° |
| E – Effective top tube | 536 mm | 548 mm | 568 mm | 580 mm | 592 mm | 604 mm |
| G – Bottom bracket drop | 78 mm | 78 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| H – Chainstay length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| I – Fork offset | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| J – Trail | 74 mm | 71 mm | 70 mm | 67 mm | 66 mm | 65 mm |
| K – Wheelbase | 1025 mm | 1033 mm | 1041 mm | 1048 mm | 1058 mm | 1070 mm |
| L – Standover | 735 mm | 765 mm | 789 mm | 809 mm | 829 mm | 859 mm |
| M – Reach | 380 mm | 385 mm | 391 mm | 397 mm | 402 mm | 408 mm |
| N – Stack | 545 mm | 566 mm | 589 mm | 611 mm | 630 mm | 650 mm |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Specifications
Full specs
General
- Weight
- 10.41 kg (22.96 lb), size ML
- Max total weight
- 125 kg (275 lb), bike + rider + cargo
Frameset
- Frame
- 300 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 axle
- Fork
- Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Drivetrain
- Shifter
- Shimano CUES U3030, 10 speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano CUES U6000 GS
- Crank
- Sizes XS, S: Shimano CUES FC-U6030, 40T ring, 165mm length / Sizes M, ML: 170mm length / Sizes L, XL: 172.5mm length
- Cassette
- Shimano CUES LG300, LINKGLIDE, 11-48, 10 speed
Wheels
- Skewer front
- Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle
- Rim
- Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
- Tire
- Bontrager Girona Comp, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x42mm
- Max tire size
- 50mm without fenders, 42mm with fenders (as measured, see manual for details)
Components
- Saddle
- Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
- Seatpost
- Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
- Handlebar
- Sizes XS, S: Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 40cm width / Sizes M, ML: 42cm width / Size L: 44cm width / Size XL: 46cm width
- Handlebar tape
- Trek Gel Cork tape
- Stem
- Size XS: Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length / Sizes S, M: 80mm length / Sizes ML, L: 90mm length / Size XL: 100mm length
- Brake
- Tektro C550 mechanical disc, dual piston, flat mount
- Brake rotor
- Tektro, centerlock, 160mm
Specs from Trek and subject to change. Weights are for the size listed.
Gear up
Compatible accessories
Finish your gravel setup.
Test rides in Red Deer
Ride it before you buy it
Come see the Checkpoint ALR 3 at our Gasoline Alley shop. We'll help you pick the right size, set it up for you and get you out for a test ride.