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Overview

It's right for you if...

You want a bike that’s made for adventure and doubles as a work of art. From the rugged frame and parts to a paint scheme inspired by the rolling hills and quiet roads of Wisconsin’s driftless area, this bike is the embodiment of off-road exploration.

The tech you get

A stout aluminum frame with an exclusive custom paint scheme, progressive geometry that's stable at speed and efficient when you're grinding up a climb, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, plus rack and fender mounts and integrated frame bag mounts. A 1x11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel, and wide 700x40c gravel tires for added stability and traction. Fits tires up to 45c wide.

The final word

Checkpoint ALR 5 Driftless delivers quality parts, a durable alloy frame, a premium custom paint scheme, and a wealth of features like extra tire clearance and customization options so you can confidently take on bigger, better adventures.

The Walkthrough

favorite_borderWhy you'll love it

  1. All-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents
  2. The gorgeous paint scheme and topo map pattern evoke the rugged, hilly escape of Wisconsin’s driftless region—an area untouched by terrain-flattening glaciers
  3. Comes kitted out with a custom Bontrager frame bag that features the same topo map design as your Checkpoint!
  4. This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of ride styles, including gravel rides, bikepacking, and daily commutes
  5. Integrated frame bag mounts and rack and fender mounts make it easy to carry gear and water
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"An excellent gravel race bike"

"Trek's new Checkpoint SLR 9 eTap is an excellent gravel race bike, built with features and geometry that calm rough surfaces without the handling feeling vague or sluggish. After two months on it, I can say that the bike we named the 2021 VeloNews Bike of the Year has only gotten better."

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4.5/5

"What Trek gets right with the Checkpoint is the handling, the comfort, the storage options, and the flexibility to alter the cockpit or the drivetrain. The attention to detail...is welcome and warranted for a top-end machine."

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"One of the best gravel bikes I’ve been on"

"Overall, the new Checkpoint is a wonderful gravel bike. It’s faster, better handling, and more suited to the needs of the today’s gravel rider."

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"More capable….easier to ride on fast on unpaved surfaces"

"As with other bikes with similarly long front ends, the revamped Checkpoint is easier and more confidence-inspiring to ride off-road on even moderately steep or loose terrain than before."

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"Progressive geometry and frame storage"

"Trek has revamped its Checkpoint line-up, with the updated gravel bike coming in not one but three different flavours, catering for the needs of go-fast racers, rough-and-ready adventurers and riders looking for a versatile N+1."

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More options

2023
Checkpoint ALR 5

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$2,499.99 

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Checkpoint ALR Frameset

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$1,299.99 

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The beginner’s guide to racing gravel

Whether you're racing for the win or for the joy of getting out on two wheels with hundreds of like-minded riders, getting started with gravel racing is easy - it just takes some planning.

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Checkpoint wins UNBOUND XL!

William Harrison was just an ordinary guy with an office job. Now, he's an UNBOUND XL winner. Get the inside line on Harrison's surprise win here.

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How to survive the LeadBoat Challenge

Two riders. Two races. Two bikes. One epic weekend.

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Never in the way

Anthill Films escapes the city with Nico Deportago-Cabrera.

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Features

More than a region. A state of mind.

The limited-edition Driftless design features topographic maps giving a nod to its namesake region, but more than that, it's a tribute to endless miles of adventures that wait for you beyond the next climb.

Drop it like it's hot

Dropper equipped for total versatility. Checkpoint Driftless is ready for you to get low on steep descents, drop a foot in dustry corners, and stay comfortable through long miles.

Carry it all

Load up for the long and dusty road with an included bolt-on frame bag with pleanty of room for gear and snacks. Leaving no stone unturned, even the interior features unique topographic maps to inspire you to explore.

300 Series Alpha Aluminum

300 Series Alpha Aluminum

Trek’s premium-grade aluminum is hydroformed into size-specific tubes that provide the perfect balance of stiffness and weight.

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Gravel Specific Tires

Gravel Specific Tires

Wider gravel-specific tires provide better traction and more stability while riding on gravel or dirt tracks.

Flat Mount disc brakes

Flat Mount disc brakes

All-new Flat Mount disc brakes are more elegant, lighter, smaller, and cleaner than traditional disc brakes, providing superior performance and stopping power under harsh conditions.

Tubeless Ready rims

Tubeless Ready rims

Bontrager TLR (Tubeless Ready) Road is the first fully integrated tubeless system for road wheels. When you go tubeless with TLR, you can run lower tire pressure for increased traction and comfort without the threat of pinch flats.

Blendr-compatible stem

Blendr-compatible stem

Bontrager Blendr stem technology lets you clip your gear directly to the stem for clean looks, maximum user friendliness.

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