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Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3

Trek

Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3

2027

$2,199.99

Specialized Crux DSW Comp - SRAM Apex XPLR

Specialized

Crux DSW Comp - SRAM Apex XPLR

2026

$2,799.99

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Overview

CategoryGravelGravel
Model year20272026
Wheel size700c (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL)—

Components

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Frame—Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum Disc frame with D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, hydroformed aluminum tubing, tapered head tube, threaded BB, UDH dropout
Crank length—49: 165mm 52: 170mm 54: 172.5mm 56: 172.5mm 58: 175mm 61: 175mm
Fork—S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Handlebar width—49: 380mm 52: 400mm 54: 420mm 56: 420mm 58: 440mm 61: 440mm
Front brake—SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc
Stem length—49: 70mm 52: 80mm 54: 90mm 56: 100mm 58: 110mm 61: 110mm
Rear brake—SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc
Saddle width—49: 155mm 52: 155mm 54: 143mm 56: 143mm 58: 143mm 61: 143mm
Shift levers—SRAM Apex
Seatpost length—49: 350mm 52: 350mm 54: 350mm 56: 400mm 58: 400mm 61: 400mm
Rear derailleur—SRAM Apex XPLR, mechanical, 12-speed
Cassette—SRAM APEX XPLR, 12sp, 11-44T
Chain—SRAM Apex D1
Crankset—SRAM Apex DUB Wide, 40t
Bottom bracket—SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide
Front wheel—DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples
Front tyre—Pathfinder 700x40, Tubeless Ready
Rear tyre—Pathfinder 700x40, Tubeless Ready
Rear wheel—DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples
ForkCheckpoint full carbon—
Inner tubes—700x32-50mm, 40mm Presta valve
Frame300 Series Alpha Aluminium—
Stem—Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Handlebar—Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare
Bar tape—Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
WheelsBontrager Paradigm 23—
Saddle—Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Seatpost—Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Seatpost clamp—Specialized Alloy, 30.8mm
WeightML – 9.87 kg/21.76 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)—
Product ID—221804
DrivetrainSRAM Apex XPLR, 12-speed—
Weight—9.44 kg (20 lb, 13.0 oz)
TyresBontrager Girona Pro, 700x42 mm—
Size used for weighing—56
HandlebarBontrager Elite Gravel, alloy—
WeightML – 9.87 kg/21.76 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes)—
Weight limitThis bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).—
Max chainring1x:44 2x: 46/30—
Max fork travel40 mm (XS: compatible with rigid fork only) · See Checkpoint ALR Gen 3 FAQ for compatible options—
Rotor sizeMax brake rotor sizes: 180 mm front and rear—
Max tyre size50 mm without mudguards, 42 mm with mudguards (as measured, see manual for details)—

Geometry

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GeometryTrek Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3Specialized Crux DSW Comp - SRAM Apex XPLR