Description
It’s right for you if…
Unlike the pure roadie who measures watts and weighs out meals, you favour epic off-road adventures that probably end with a beer and a bag of chips. 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 sturdy 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 2×11 Shimano GRX drivetrain with lower gears 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, you won’t do better than Checkpoint ALR 5. 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.
Why you’ll love it
- All-new progressive geometry is quick and nimble yet keeps you stable and in control on fast, choppy descents
- This bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of riding styles, including gravel rides, bike-packing and daily commutes
- Massive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any conditions
- Integrated frame bag mounts and rack and mudguard mounts make it easy to carry gear and water
| Frame | 300 Series Alpha Aluminium, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and mudguard mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat-mount disc, 142×12 mm thru-axle |
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| Frame with Fork | 300 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle |
| Fork | Checkpoint carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12×100 mm thru axle |
| Frame fit | Gravel |
| Weight | 56 – 9.75 kg / 21.5 lb |
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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 | Shimano GRX hydraulic disc |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810, long cage, 34T max cog |
| *Crank | Size:Â 49 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 165 mm length |
| Size:Â 52 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 170 mm length |
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| Size:Â 54, 56 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 172.5 mm length |
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| Size:Â 58, 61 Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30, 175 mm length |
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| Bottom bracket | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 44T (SRAM), 50T (Shimano), 2x: 50/34 |
| Wheel front | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 100x12mm thru axle |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 21 mm rim width, 142×12 thru axle |
| Hub front | Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100×12 mm thru axle |
| 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 | Size:Â 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
| Size:Â 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve |
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| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel |
| *Tyre | Size:Â 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700×40 mm |
| Size:Â 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700 x 40 c |
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| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager Aeolus XXX rim strip |
| Max tyre size | 700x45mm / 650×2.10″ |
| *Saddle | Size:Â 49, 52 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width |
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| Size:Â 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:Â 49 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width |
| Size:Â 52 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40 cm width |
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| Size:Â 54, 56 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42 cm width |
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| Size:Â 58, 61 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| *Stem | Size:Â 49 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length |
| Size:Â 52, 54 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length |
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| Size:Â 56, 58 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length |
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| Size:Â 61 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length |
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| Brake | Shimano RX400 hydraulic disc |
| Brake rotor | Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear |
