Trek Checkpoint ALR 3 Gen.3 Cues U6000 10s Dark Carmine gravel bike Bike 2026

Trek Checkpoint ALR 3 3rd generation 2026

Aluminum gravel bike bike designed for exploration and long rides, with comfortable endurance geometry, a carbon fork and a reliable and versatile Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain .

An accessible and versatile aluminum gravel bike bike with ample tire clearance, numerous mounting points, and robust components for adventure.

Frame

• Alpha Series 300 Aluminum
• Internal cable routing
• 3S chain retainer
• Threaded T47 Bottom bracket
• Universal UDH Derailleur hanger
• Mounts for mudguards, luggage racks and panniers
• Flat Mount brake rotor Brakes
• 142 x 12 mm Thru axle

Fork

• Trek Checkpoint all-carbon Fork
• Carbon Tapered headset
• Luggage rack and mudguard attachments
• Flat Mount Brakes
• 12 x 100 mm Thru axle

Shimano CUES 10-speed Drivetrain

• Shimano CUES ST-U3030 10-speed shifter
• Shimano CUES U6000 GS Rear derailleur
• Shimano CUES FC-U6030-1 Crankset with 40-tooth chainring
• Lengths: 165 / 170 / 172.5 mm depending on size
• Praxis T47 threaded housing
• Shimano CUES LG300 LINKGLIDE 11-48 Cassette
• Shimano LG500 Chain

Bontrager Wheels

• Bontrager Paradigm 23 Tubeless Ready rims
• Internal width 23 mm
• Bontrager hubs with sealed bearings
• Thru axles 100x12 / 142x12 mm
• Centerlock discs

Tires

• Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42mm
• Tubeless Ready with GR puncture protection
• Bontrager TLR preventative fluid included
• Compatible with tires up to 50 mm without mudguards
• Compatible with mudguards up to 42 mm

Braking

• Shimano CUES / Tektro C550 mechanical brake rotor brakes
• Flat Mount Dual Piston Calipers
• Tektro Centerlock 160mm Discs
• Compatible with discs up to 180 mm

Cockpit and components

• Bontrager Elite Gravel bike aluminum Handlebar
• Width: 40 to 46 cm depending on size
• Bontrager Elite Blendr compatible Stem
• Length: 70 to 100 mm depending on size
• Bontrager Supertack Perf Tape

Saddle and seatpost

• Verse Short Comp Saddle (145mm)
• Steel rails
• Bontrager aluminum Tige de saddle 27.2 mm
• Offset 12 mm

Weight

• 10.41 kg (ML size with TLR fluid, without inner tubes)
• Maximum total weight: 125 kg (bike + cyclist + luggage)

Summary

The Trek Checkpoint ALR 3 2026 combines a robust aluminum frame , a comfortable carbon fork and a reliable Shimano CUES drivetrain to offer a versatile, accessible and adventure-ready gravel bike bike.