Checkpoint ALR 5 is an adventure-ready alloy gravel bike thats kitted with quality parts for long, rugged, miles on anything from chunky gravel to smooth pavement. A wealth of features like loads of mounts for bags and racks, and a SRAM Apex 1x12 drivetrain makes this Checkpoint ready to customize for your next adventure.
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- Its progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents
- You get serious versatility thats suited for a wide variety of ride styles, from gravel and bikepacking to daily commutes
- Massive tire clearance means you can use tires up to 45c for extra traction and stability in any conditions
- Integrated frame bag mounts and rack and fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water
- SRAMs Apex 1x12 drivetrain gives you tons of gears for grinding up steep grades
New progressive geometry
For quick, nimble handling that still keeps you stable and in control on rougher descents.
Tire clearance
Lots of clearance means you can run meatier tires (700x45mm or 27.5x2.1") for tackling chunkier gravel and terrain.
Tons of mounts
Integrated frame bag and fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water.
Don’t forget your pedals
This bike doesn’t come with pedals because you’ll have a better time on your new bike if you choose your own. See the pedal guide to find the best pedals for your riding style.
| Fork | Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
| Wheel Front | / |
| Tire | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm |
| Tire Part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz |
| Hub Front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle |
| Hub Rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve |
| Rim Strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Skewer Front | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Skewer Rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog |
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount |
| Brake Lever | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
| Brake Rotor | SRAM Paceline, rounded, centerlock, 160mm |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length |
Geometry Chart
| B B Drop | 7.4 |
| Chainstay Length | 43.5 |
| Eff Top Tube | 59.7 |
| Frame Reach | 41.1 |
| Frame Size Number | 58 cm |
| Frame Stack | 60.9 |
| Head Angle | 72.3° |
| Head Tube Length | 16.5 |
| Offset | 4.5 |
| Seat Tube | 58 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5° |
| Standover | 82.9 |
| Trail | 6.6 |
| Wheelbase | 105.8 |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
