The new Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 has what most people need in a gravel bike

Trek does not forget those who are looking for a reliable, sturdy gravel bike at the most affordable price possible. These features are captured in their new Checkpoint ALR Gen3, built on an excellent aluminum frame.

Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3, full capabilities within reach of all budgets

Trek takes care of their range of aluminum bikes, transferring features from their high-end bikes. These entry-level bikes are often overlooked by big brands, but Trek from Wisconsin continues to treat them with exquisite dignity, as shown by bikes like this new Checkpoint ALR Gen 3.

The foundation of this new Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 is a robust, high-quality Alpha aluminum frame, accompanied by a carbon fork to ensure the best absorption of irregularities in the front end. A frame that ensures a long lifespan and is designed with a geometry that prioritizes comfort above all.

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Both for the need for comfort and to keep up with current gravel trends, Trek equips this Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 with generous tire clearance capable of accommodating tires up to 50 mm. Of course, an aluminum gravel bike can be used for long bikepacking routes and even as a perfect companion for urban cycling. Therefore, the Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 has multiple attachment points on its frame to easily install Trek Adventure bags and other accessories such as fenders, rear racks, and various bottle cages.

Despite being a modest aluminum bike, the new Trek Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 is perfectly capable of tackling the most demanding routes, being able to be equipped with a suspension fork and having a round seatpost that allows for the easy installation of a dropper post.

This bike is already available at Trek's usual distributors and on the brand's own website at a price range between €1,299 and €1,999. It is also available, somewhat unusually for this level of bikes, as a frame-only option for just €699 for those who prefer to customize their build.