Trek Checkpoint ALR 3 Gen 3 | Dark Carmine
The Trek Checkpoint ALR 3 is an adventure-ready aluminium 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 50 mm tyres,10-speed Shimano CUES 6000 shifting, mechanical disc brakes and loads of mounts for bags and accessories
It’s right for you if…
You want to make the jump into the wide world of gravel, exploration and even daily commutes that wander off the beaten track – and you don’t want to break the bank leaping in.
The tech you get
A responsive 300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame, hidden cables that won’t interfere with bags, integrated rack, mudguard and frame bag mounts, a 10 Speed Shimano Cues drivetrain for smooth shifting on punchy climbs and variable terrain, mechanical disc brakes for ease of stopping quick in all conditions, tubeless-ready rims and wide Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42c gravel tyres for added comfort and traction.
The final word
When you want to start exploring the road less travelled, reach for the Checkpoint ALR 3. This budget-minded gravel bike gives you room to grow from rugged commutes to gravel grinds with economical components and a comfortable, capable frame that’s built to take you on every adventure.
Why you’ll love it
- The durable and capable 300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame makes for a fun, stable and responsive ride
- 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 50c for extra traction and stability in any conditions
- The Carbon Fork, top tube and integrated frame mounts make it easy to carry gear and water
- Powerful mechanical disc brakes make stopping in all conditions easy
New progressive geometry
For quick, nimble handling that still keeps you stable and in control on rougher descents.
Tyre clearance
Lots of clearance means you can run meatier tyres of up to 50mm for tackling chunkier gravel and terrain.
Tons of mounts
Integrated frame bag and mudguard mounts make it easy to carry gear and water.
