The Checkpoint ALR 5 is a high-value alloy gravel bike that’s kitted out with quality parts for long, rugged, miles on anything from chunky gravel to smooth road surfaces. A wealth of features like nimble yet stable progressive geometry, loads of mounts for epic bikepacking adventures, plus a SRAM Apex 1×12-speed drivetrain makes customising for any adventure easy.
It’s right for you if…
You favour epic gravel adventures that end with a big beverage and a burrito. But that doesn’t mean you’ll compromise on performance. You expect to get a lot for your hard-earned money, including quality, versatility, durability and a ridiculous amount of fun.
The tech you get
A stout 300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame with a progressive geometry that’s stable at speed and efficient when you’re grinding up a climb, hidden cables that won’t interfere with bags, rack and mudguard mounts and integrated frame bag mounts, a 1×12 SRAM Apex drivetrain for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, hydraulic disc brakes for all-condition stopping power, tubeless-ready rims, and wide 700x40c gravel tyres for added stability and traction.
The final word
If the amount of adventure you can get per pound spent is a priority for you, the Checkpoint ALR 5 is your ride. Quality parts, a durable alloy frame and a wealth of features like extra tyre clearance and customisation options so you can confidently take on bigger, better adventures.
*Please note – spec applies to all sizes unless listed separately
| Weight | 56 – 9.60 kg / 21.17 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, 44T max cog |
| *Crank | Size: 49 SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm length |
| Size: 52 SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170 mm length |
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| Size: 54, 56 SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5 mm length |
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| Size: 58, 61 SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1230, 11-44, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 44T, 2x: 50/34 |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100×12 mm thru axle |
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| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| Hub rear | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142×12 mm thru axle |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Rim | Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
| Tyre | Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700×40 mm |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | See service manual |
| *Saddle | Size: 49, 52 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width |
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| Size: 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
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| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| *Handlebar | Size: 49 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width |
| Size: 52 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40 cm width |
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| Size: 54, 56 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42 cm width |
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| Size: 58, 61 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| *Stem | Size: 49 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length |
| Size: 52, 54 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length |
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| Size: 56, 58 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length |
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| Size: 61 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length |
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| Brake | SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount |
| Brake rotor | SRAM Paceline, rounded, CentreLock, 160 mm |
| Brake lever | SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear |
