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.
It's right for you if...
You want to make the jump into the wide world of gravel, exploration and even daily commutes that wander off the beaten track – and you don't want to break the bank leaping in.
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.
The final word
When you want to start exploring the road less travelled, reach for the Checkpoint ALR 3. This budget-minded gravel bike gives you room to grow from rugged commutes to gravel grinds with economical components and a comfortable, capable frame that's built to take you on every adventure.
| 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 |
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| Fork | Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle |
Weight
| Weight | 56 - 10.61 kg / 23.4 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
Drivetrain
| Shifter | Shimano Sora R3000, 9-speed |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000, 31.8 mm clamp |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000, mid cage, 34T max cog |
| *Crank |
Size: 49 FSA Omega, 46x30, 165 mm length |
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Size: 52, 54 FSA Omega, 46x30, 170 mm length |
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Size: 56, 58 FSA Omega, 46x30, 172.5 mm length |
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Size: 61 FSA Omega, 46x30, 175 mm length |
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| Cassette | Shimano Sora HG400, 11-32, 9-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Sora HG53, 9-speed |
| Max. chainring size | See service manual |
Wheels
| Skewer front | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
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| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru-axle, removable lever |
| Tyre | Bontrager Girona Pro, Tubeless Ready, GR puncture protection, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x42 mm |
| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | See service manual |
Components
| *Saddle |
Size: 49, 52 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155 mm width |
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Size: 54, 56, 58, 61 Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width |
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| Seatpost | Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length |
| *Handlebar |
Size: 49 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38 cm width |
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Size: 52 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40 cm width |
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Size: 54, 56 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42 cm width |
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Size: 58, 61 Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44 cm width |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Supertack Perf tape |
| Brake | Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount |
| Brake rotor | Tektro, CentreLock, 160 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes: 160 mm front and rear |
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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
