Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 AXS
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The "Checkpoint ALR 5 AXS" model from Trek, released in 2024, is a versatile and high-performance gravel bike that stands out for its robust construction and high-quality components. Priced at EUR 3,199, this bike offers excellent value for money.
The frame of the Checkpoint ALR 5 AXS is made of aluminium, which gives the bike a high level of stability and durability. The maximum load capacity is 125 kg, whilst the bike’s own weight is just 9 kg, making it a lightweight yet robust machine.
Braking performance is provided by the SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brake system at both the front and rear. The brake discs are fitted with SRAM Paceline technology, feature a Centre Lock mount and have a diameter of 160 mm. This ensures reliable and precise braking power in a variety of weather conditions.
The bike’s drivetrain consists of the SRAM Apex AXS 12-speed system, which enables smooth and efficient gear changes. The shifter is also from SRAM Apex and supports the 12-speed drivetrain. The fork is made of carbon and features a tapered carbon steerer tube, as well as mounting points for a luggage rack and mudguards. It is fitted with a flat-mount disc mount and a 12x100 mm thru-axle.
The crankset is an SRAM Apex 1 with a 40-tooth chainring and a crank arm length of 175 mm. The bottom bracket is an SRAM DUB with a T47 thread. The cassette is an SRAM XG-1230 with a range of 11–44 teeth, also in a 12-speed configuration.
The bike’s cockpit consists of a Bontrager Elite Gravel handlebar, 44 cm wide, and a Bontrager Elite stem with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm, Blendr compatibility, a 7-degree angle and a length of 90 mm. The wheelset is the Bontrager Paradigm, tubeless-ready, with 24 spoke holes and an inner width of 21 mm. The hubs are made of aluminium with sealed bearings and a Centre Lock disc mount.
The saddle is a Bontrager Verse Comp with steel rails and a width of 145 mm. The seatpost is an Easton EA70 AX with a diameter of 27.2 mm, no pre-bend and 50 mm of travel.
The frame geometry has been carefully designed to ensure a comfortable and efficient riding position. The reach is 41 mm and the stack is 61 mm. The seat tube length is 58 mm and the top tube length is 60 mm. The head tube angle and seat tube angle are both 72 degrees. The head tube length is 16 mm, the chainstay length is 44 mm, the standover height is 83 mm and the wheelbase is 106 mm.
In summary, the Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 AXS is a well-equipped gravel bike that impresses with its high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry. It offers an excellent combination of performance, comfort and versatility for a wide range of riding scenarios.
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Equipment
| Rear brakes | SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount SRAM Paceline, Centre Lock disc mount, rounded, 160 mm |
| Front brakes | SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount SRAM Paceline, Centre Lock disc mount, rounded, 160 mm |
| Frame | Frame: ALUMINIUM |
| Shift levers | SRAM Apex, 12-speed // SRAM Apex AXS, 12-speed |
| Fork | Checkpoint Carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100mm thru-axle |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165 mm crank arm length SRAM DUB, T47, threaded, internal bearing |
| Sprocket | SRAM XG-1230, 11–44T, 12-speed |
| Drive | SRAM Apex, 12-speed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm wide |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp diameter, Blendr-compatible, 7 degrees, 70 mm length |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Comp, steel stays, 155 mm width |
| Seatpost | Easton EA70 AX, 27.2 mm, 0 mm offset, 50 mm travel |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm internal width, Presta valve Bontrager, aluminium, sealed bearing, Centre Lock disc mount, 100 x 12 mm thru-axle Bontrager, aluminium, sealed bearing, Centre Lock disc mount, 11-speed freehub |