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The 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Gravel Bike in Trek Black is the best value gravel bike in the Trek line-up. It's a high-quality build that will hold up for long, rugged miles on roads, dirt and even the most treacherous gravel. But what sets this model apart is the performance parts and the wealth of features like adjustable Stranglehold dropouts, massive tyre clearance and extra mounts that make it easy to customise for your kind of adventure.The Checkpoint ALR 5 is built around a 300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame with Stranglehold dropouts. These let you run the bike in different configurations including internal hub gears, derailleurs or single-speed. Thru-axles front and rear help keep everything stiff and the handling precise.Gearing comes from Shimano's gravel-specific 2x11 GRX drive train with lower gears for grinding up hills or through rough gravel. The bike also comes with hydraulic disc brakes for all-condition stopping power and wide 700x40c gravel tyres for added stability and traction.This bike is perfect forGravel riders will love the amazing value build of this bike but the stranglehold dropouts, pannier mounts and multiple bottle cage mounts mean this bike can be easily customised into a commuter, tourer, adventure racer or bike packing platform.KEY FEATURESWith Checkpoint ALR 5, you're getting high-quality parts at exceptional value, which means you'll have extra dough for adventure travelThis bike is exceedingly versatile and suited to a wide variety of riding styles, including gravel rides, bikepacking and daily commutesMassive tyre clearance means you can use tyres up to 45 c for extra traction and stability in any conditionsMounts on the seat tube and both sides of the down tube make it easy to carry extra gear and waterThe Stranglehold Dropout makes it easy to fine-tune your geometry or run Singlespeed
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