Trek Unisex Red Checkpoint Alr 3 Gravel Bike

Trek

## Checkpoint ALR 3 Checkpoint ALR 3 is the best value gravel bike in the line-up. Kitted out with a 300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame, the Checkpoint ALR 3 is just as responsive on chunky gravel roads as it is smooth on the tarmac. Tubeless-ready wheels help fight punctures in the rough while a 2x9-speed Shimano group set and mechanical disc brakes balance budget with reliability. The tech you get: A responsive 300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, integrated rack, mudguard and frame bag mounts, a 2x9 Shimano Sora drivetrain for smooth shifting on punchy climbs and variable terrain, mechanical disc brakes for ease of stopping quick in all conditions, tubeless-ready rims and wide Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42c gravel tyres for added comfort and traction. --- ## Why you ll love it * The durable and capable 300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame makes for a fun, stable and responsive ride * You get serious versatility that's suited for a wide variety of ride styles, from gravel and bikepacking to daily commutes * Massive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any conditions * Powerful mechanical disc brakes make stopping in all conditions easy --- ## Specifications ### Frameset * 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, 142x12 mm thru-axle * Fork: Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle ### Drivetrain * Crankset: FSA Omega, 46x30 * Shifters: Shimano Sora R3000, 9-speed * Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora R3000, mid cage, 34T max cog * Chain: Shimano Sora HG53, 9-speed * Cassette: Shimano Sora HG400, 11-32, 9-speed ### Components * Handlebar: Bontrager Elite Gravel * Bartape: Bontrager Supertack Perf tape * Brakes: Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount * Saddle: Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails