The Checkpoint ALR 4 is an aluminium gravel bike perfect for dipping your toes into the roads less travelled. Its modern endurance geometry keeps you comfortable over gravel roads and potholes, and 50 mm tyre clearance gives you room for extra grip. It comes equipped with a carbon fork, Bontrager Paradigm wheels, 11-speed Shimano CUES 8000 shifting, hydraulic disc brakes and loads of mounts for bags and gear.

Why you'll love it

1. The Checkpoint ALR features the same updated endurance geometry as its carbon sibling, giving you comfort and control in the rough stuff
2. You get road-smoothing comfort from a full carbon fork and clearance for up to 50 mm tyres
3. Its spec'd with 11-speed Shimano CUES U8000 shifting that's not only affordable but also incredibly durable and low maintenance
4. Lots of mounts on the frame and fork give you places to load up for epic bikepacking adventures or commuting around town
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