trek checkpoint alr 4 gravel bike 2026 | Checkpoint ALR 4 Gen 3

trek checkpoint alr 4 gravel bike 2026 | Checkpoint ALR 4 Gen 3Checkpoint ALR 4 is an aluminum gravel bike perfect for dipping your toes into the roads less traveled. Its modern endurance geometry keeps you comfortable over gravel roads and potholes, and 50mm tire 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 tons of mounts for bags and gear. Checkpoint ALR features the same updated

Checkpoint ALR 4 is an aluminum gravel bike perfect for dipping your toes into the roads less traveled. Its modern endurance geometry keeps you comfortable over gravel roads and potholes, and 50mm tire 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 tons of mounts for bags and gear.

• 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 50mm tires
• Its specd with 11-speed Shimano CUES U8000 shifting thats not only affordable but also incredibly durable and low maintenance
• Tons of mounts on the frame and fork give you places to load up for epic bikepacking adventures or commuting around town

Mounts galore

The new Checkpoint ALR is equipped to carry everything you need with mounts on the frame and fork for front and rear racks, fenders, and Adventure Top Tube, Frame, and Triangle Bags. Plus, the new frame was optimized to fit extra hydration in addition to all your bags.

Gravel Endurance geometry

Designed with Gravel Endurance geometry with a higher stack and shorter reach for improved comfort and control on long days in the saddle.

Big ol tire clearance

Designed with 50mm (or 29 x 2.0)* tire clearance for more grip and comfort on challenging terrain.
*As measured

Suspension fork and dropper post compatible

Compatible with a suspension fork* and dropper post for riders tackling technical descents or seeking more aggressive off-road performance.
*Available on all sizes except XS frames

Frame	300 Series Alpha Aluminum, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47, UDH, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm chamfered thru axle
Fork	Trek Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Tire	Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42mm
Tire Part	Bontrager TLR sealant, 6oz
Hub Front	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle
Hub Rear	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle
Rim	Bontrager Paradigm 23, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	14g stainless steel, black
Skewer Front	Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle
Skewer Rear	Bontrager Switch chamfered thru axle, removable lever
Shifter	Shimano CUES U6030, 11 speed
Rear Derailleur	Shimano CUES U8000 GS
Crank	Shimano CUES FCU60301 , 40T ring, 170mm length
Bottom Bracket	Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Cassette	Shimano CUES LG700, LINKGLIDE, 11-50, 11 speed
Chain	Shimano LG500, 9/10/11 speed
Brake	Shimano CUES hydraulic disc, flat mount // Shimano CUES U6030
Brake Rotor	Shimano RT54, centerlock, 160mm
Saddle	Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost	Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
Handlebar	Bontrager Elite Gravel, alloy, 42cm width
Stem	Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

Geometry Chart

B B Drop	7.6
Chainstay Length	43.5
Eff Top Tube	56.8
Frame Reach	39.1
Frame Size Letter	M
Frame Stack	58.9
Head Angle	71.8°
Head Tube Length	14
Offset	4.9
Seat Tube	54
Seat Tube Angle	73.2°
Standover	78.9
Trail	7
Wheelbase	104.1
Wheel Size	700c