Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The Trek Checkpoint Gen 3 ALR5 is a tremendously good gravel bike for the money. Its all-round abilities make it one of the smartest choices for those looking to dip their toe in the gravel world whilst still having a practical bike for everyday use.
Warren and the team head to Wiltshire, up on the gravel playground that is Salisbury plain with its mix of roads, wide open gravel roads, fire roads, sheep tracks, and woodland singletrack. The perfect place to test a bike like the Checkpoint ALR.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:33 What is the Checkpoint Gen 3 ALR5?
02:16 Frameset
04:33 Geometry
05:13 What do you get for your money?
07:58 How does it ride?
10:50 Conclusion - Is The Trek Checkpoint ALR The Best Sub-£2k Gravel Bike In 2026?
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This video contains sponsorship from Insta360. The first 30 customers who use code RADAR at checkout on an Insta360 X5 order (any bundle) will receive a free replacement lens kit. Ends 28 February 2026 (or once claimed).
Follow the link to claim the offer 👉 bit.ly/BikeRadar_X5
The Trek Checkpoint Gen 3 ALR5 is a tremendously good gravel bike for the money. Its all-round abilities make it one of the smartest choices for those looking to dip their toe in the gravel world whilst still having a practical bike for everyday use.
Warren and the team head to Wiltshire, up on the gravel playground that is Salisbury plain with its mix of roads, wide open gravel roads, fire roads, sheep tracks, and woodland singletrack. The perfect place to test a bike like the Checkpoint ALR.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:33 What is the Checkpoint Gen 3 ALR5?
02:16 Frameset
04:33 Geometry
05:13 What do you get for your money?
07:58 How does it ride?
10:50 Conclusion - Is The Trek Checkpoint ALR The Best Sub-£2k Gravel Bike In 2026?
Listen to the BikeRadar Podcast
→ bikeradar.com/bikeradar-podcast
Follow BikeRadar on our social media channels:
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→ facebook.com/bikeradar
→ twitter.com/bikeradar
BikeRadar is supported by Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus Magazine –For more information and to subscribe please visit
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