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The Trek Checkpoint is Trek's do-it-all gravel bike: dirt roads, broken tarmac, trips with panniers and racing. The range is split into two families, aluminium ALR and carbon SL, and within each one what changes is the groupset, brakes and wheels. All of them run 42 mm tyres and a carbon fork.
Trek Checkpoint Gen 3 comparison table
See the Trek Checkpoint in the shop →| ALR 3 | ALR 4 | ALR 5 | SL 5 AXS | SL 6 AXS | SL 7 AXS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trek RRP | 1.299 € | 1.499 € | 1.999 € | 2.999 € | 3.499 € | 4.999 € |
| Frame | Alpha 300 aluminium | Alpha 300 aluminium | Alpha 300 aluminium | OCLV 500 carbon with IsoSpeed | OCLV 500 carbon with IsoSpeed | OCLV 500 carbon with IsoSpeed |
| Groupset | Shimano CUES 1x10 | Shimano CUES 1x11 | SRAM Apex XPLR 1x12 | SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 1x12, electronic | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1x13, electronic | SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x13, electronic |
| Cassette | 11-48 | 11-50 | 11-44 | 11-44 | 10-46 | 10-46 |
| Brakes | Tektro mechanical disc | Shimano hydraulic disc | SRAM hydraulic disc | SRAM hydraulic disc | SRAM hydraulic disc | SRAM hydraulic disc |
| Wheels | Bontrager Paradigm 23 | Bontrager Paradigm 23 | Bontrager Paradigm 23 | Bontrager Paradigm SL | Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 | Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V, carbon |
| Tyres | Bontrager Girona 42 mm | Bontrager Girona 42 mm | Bontrager Girona Pro 42 mm, Tubeless Ready | Bontrager Girona Pro 42 mm, Tubeless Ready | Bontrager Girona Pro 42 mm, Tubeless Ready | Bontrager Girona Pro 42 mm, Tubeless Ready |
| Weight (size ML) | 10.41 kg | 10.40 kg | 9.87 kg | 9.50 kg | 9.49 kg | 9.33 kg |
Trek recommended retail prices. Check the current price and available sizes on each model's product page.
Checkpoint ALR or SL: aluminium or carbon
The ALR models share a tough aluminium frame with mounts for a rack, mudguards and bags. The SL models move to OCLV 500 carbon with IsoSpeed, Trek's vibration-absorbing system, and add a storage compartment inside the down tube. The weight difference between the ALR 5 and the SL 5 AXS is around 370 g; what you notice most on the road is the comfort of IsoSpeed and the electronic shifting.
Trek Checkpoint ALR 3: the entry to the range
The Checkpoint ALR 3 has 10-speed Shimano CUES and is the only one with mechanical disc brakes, enough for relaxed rides and everyday use.
Trek Checkpoint ALR 4: the most balanced ALR
The Checkpoint ALR 4 moves to hydraulic brakes and 11 speeds, with a lower gear for climbing.
Trek Checkpoint ALR 5: aluminium for riding a lot
The Checkpoint ALR 5 has 12-speed SRAM Apex and Tubeless Ready tyres, and weighs half a kilo less than the ALR 4. It is the ALR for riders who cover a lot of kilometres and don't want to make the jump to carbon.
Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS: the entry to carbon
The Checkpoint SL 5 AXS introduces the carbon frame with IsoSpeed and SRAM Apex AXS wireless electronic shifting.
Trek Checkpoint SL 6 AXS: 13 speeds
The Checkpoint SL 6 AXS steps up to 13-speed SRAM Rival XPLR AXS, with a wider 10-46 cassette, and wider rims.
Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS: the lightest
The Checkpoint SL 7 AXS has SRAM Force XPLR AXS and Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V carbon wheels. It is the option for racing or for anyone who wants the best build.
Which Trek Checkpoint should you choose?
- To get started in gravel: the Checkpoint ALR 4.
- Long rides and bikepacking on a moderate budget: the Checkpoint ALR 5.
- Comfort over many hours and electronic shifting: the Checkpoint SL 5 AXS, the best entry point to carbon.
- For racing: the Checkpoint SL 7 AXS.
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