Trek Checkpoint ALR 4 Gen 3 Gravel Road Bike 2026

The Checkpoint ALR 4 is an aluminium gravel bike perfect for dipping your toes into the roads less travelled. Its modern endurance geometry keeps you comfortable over gravel roads and potholes, and 50 mm tyre clearance gives you room for extra grip. It comes equipped with a carbon fork, Bontrager Paradigm wheels, 11-speed Shimano CUES 8000 shifting, hydraulic disc brakes and loads of mounts for bags and gear.

It's right for you if...

You're ready to explore the roads less travelled and want a versatile aluminium bike that's built to tackle it all. You want confident geometry that keeps you comfortable on gravel or rough roads and upgraded components where it matters most, like 11-speed Shimano CUES shifting.

The tech you get

A 300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame with a full carbon fork, with clearance for up to 50 mm tyres. Shimano CUES 11-speed shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Paradigm wheels with Bontrager Girona Pro Tubeless Ready tyres, plus mounts for loading up with bags, racks and gear.

Why you'll love it

• The Checkpoint ALR features the same updated endurance geometry as its carbon sibling, giving you comfort and control in the rough stuff
• You get road-smoothing comfort from a full carbon fork and clearance for up to 50 mm tyres
• Its spec'd with 11-speed Shimano CUES shifting that's extra smooth and provides plenty of gears for steep climbs and long grinds alike
• Lots of mounts on the frame and fork give you places to load up for epic bikepacking adventures or commuting around town
• Lots of mounts on the frame and fork give you places to load up for epic bikepacking adventures or commuting around town

The final word

Want a ride that balances price and performance? The Checkpoint ALR 5 delivers with endurance gravel geometry, upgraded components and an Alpha Aluminium frame that's durable, comfortable and easier on the planet.