Gravel

CheckOUT SL 5 is an adventure-ready full suspension gravel bike for getting way, way out there. Its carbon frame delivers 55mm of rear travel from a RockShox SIDluxe IsoStrut shock, while a RockShox Rudy XL fork smooths rowdy roads and trails with 60mm of travel. It comes ready to explore with Bontrager Paradigm Comp wheels, a 12-speed Shimano GRX drivetrain, and TranzX dropper post.

Checkpoint ALR 3 is an adventure-ready aluminum gravel bike built for exploring anywhere. Its modern endurance geometry keeps you comfortable over gravel roads or potholes, while a carbon fork helps cut down the road vibrations. It's spec'd to go anywhere without breaking the bank, with Bontrager Paradigm wheels, clearance for 50mm tires,10-speed Shimano CUES 6000 shifting, mechanical disc brakes, and tons of mounts for bags and accessories. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… You want a wallet-friendly ride that's built to explore everywhere from pavement to wild gravel roads. Comfortable geometry matters, and you don't mind starting out with economical components that you can upgrade over time. THE TECH YOU GET A 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame with a full carbon fork, with clearance for up to 50mm tires. 10-speed Shimano CUES U6000 shifting, mechanical disc brakes, Bontrager Paradigm wheels with Bontrager Girona Pro Tubeless Ready tires, plus mounts for loading up with bags, racks, and gear. THE FINAL WORD Looking for a confident and versatile ride that doesn't break the bank? Checkpoint ALR 3 is an aluminum gravel bike ready for anything, decked out with reliable, and affordable, components, so you can get more bike for your buck. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Checkpoint ALR features the same updated endurance geometry as its carbon sibling, giving you comfort and control in the rough stuff - You get road-smoothing comfort from a full carbon fork and clearance for up to 50mm tires - Its spec'd with 10-speed Shimano CUES U6000 shifting that's not only affordable, but also incredibly durable and low maintenance - Tons of mounts on the frame and fork give you places to load up for epic bikepacking adventures or commuting around town

Checkpoint ALR 4 is an aluminum gravel bike perfect for dipping your toes into the roads less traveled. Its modern endurance geometry keeps you comfortable over gravel roads and potholes, and 50mm tire 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 tons of mounts for bags and gear. IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF… You're looking for a versatile ride that balances performance and price, so you can confidently explore everywhere. You want a bike that keeps handling comfortable and confident, with modern geometry built for the long haul. THE TECH YOU GET A 300 Series Alpha Aluminum frame with a full carbon fork, with clearance for up to 50mm tires. 11-speed Shimano CUES U8000 shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Paradigm wheels with Bontrager Girona Pro Tubeless Ready tires, plus mounts for loading up with bags, racks, and gear. THE FINAL WORD Whether you're heading out on a long adventure or a daily ride, Checkpoint ALR 4 is your go-to gravel bike. It features a durable, budget-friendly Alpha Aluminum frame, comfortable endurance geometry, wide tire clearance, and mounts for all your gear. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Checkpoint ALR features the same updated endurance geometry as its carbon sibling, giving you comfort and control in the rough stuff - You get road-smoothing comfort from a full carbon fork and clearance for up to 50mm tires - Its spec'd with 11-speed Shimano CUES U8000 shifting that's not only affordable but also incredibly durable and low maintenance - Tons of mounts on the frame and fork give you places to load up for epic bikepacking adventures or commuting around town

Checkpoint SL 5 is an adventure-ready carbon gravel bike built to roll into the distant horizon. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused geometry, room for beefy 50mm tires (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed comfort technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, helping you float over chatter and potholes. It comes equipped with a wireless 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain to deliver plenty of gears for exploring the dusty road. It's right for you if... You want a carbon gravel bike for exploring the beyond, and want to save on parts you can upgrade over time. You want the gravel-smoothing benefits of IsoSpeed tech that soaks up chatter from below so can ride stronger longer, and plenty of mounts to carry all your gear and hydration. The tech you get A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a carbon fork, internal downtube storage, frame and fork mounts, and clearance for 50mm tires (as measured). A 12-speed 1x SRAM Apex XPLR AXS fully wireless drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon seatpost, and Tubeless Ready Bontrager Paradigm SL wheels with 42mm tires. The final word When you're ready to load up and explore the road less traveled, reach for Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3. This capable and comfortable gravel bike balances price and performance with a blend of components that deliver reliably and a frame that's packed with road-smoothing features. Why you'll love it - Checkpoint's Gravel Endurance geometry lets you sit higher up and features a shorter reach to keep you comfortable on all-day gravel adventures, light singletrack, bikepacking trips, and more - Road-smoothing IsoSpeed comfort tech soaks up vibration from rough surfaces to keep you feeling fresher longer - A SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12-speed drivetrain offers precise, fully wireless shifting that's made for the roughest roads - Clearance for 50mm tires (as measured) means you can add extra traction and cushion for rowdy gravel roads - You can haul it all with large internal frame storage and mounts galore on the frame and fork for hydration, front and rear racks, fenders, and Adventure Bags that were designed to perfectly fit Checkpoint - Dropper post and suspension fork compatible (except size XS)

Checkpoint SL 6 AXS Gen 3 is a carbon gravel bike ready for far-out adventures. Its lightweight carbon frame is designed with comfort-focused Gravel Endurance geometry, clearance for beefy 50mm tires (as measured), and plenty of frame and fork mounts. Plus, IsoSpeed frame technology helps soak up jarring road vibrations, so you can you float over chatter and potholes. It's ready to cut loose with a SRAM Rival AXS E1 wireless 13-speed groupset.

HAUL ASS, NOT CARGO A new breed of rider is emerging-one who loves the freedom and exploration that gravel culture was founded upon but who has a hunger to ride hard, to go all out, and to explore not just geography but personal limits. This frontier requires a new kind of gravel machine, one engineered not to roam the trails, but to race them. For these athletes, we engineered Aspero for pure, unapologetic speed, ready to take down finish lines, KOMs, PRs, and FKTs. A bike built without limits, for the riders looking to test them. It's stiff, Classics-racing stiff, and performs like you'd want a road bike to perform off-road. We think that makes sense, and it's what we were trying to do when we were stuffing bigger tires into our existing frames and swapping in aftermarket forks to get a 40mm tire up front. The flip-chip in the fork-we call it the Trail Mixer-keeps the trail measurement consistent whether you choose 700c or 650b tires. This maintains the bike's personality and handling characteristics when you switch from mid-fats to full-fat. There are as many different ways to do gravel as there are gravel bikes these days, but if you're toeing the start line, looking to stay with the lead group, and contend for the victory, Aspero is the bike to get you there.

HAUL ASS, NOT CARGO In 2019, Áspero took the gravel world by storm, heralding a “new era of speed in gravel.” Fun, but flat out. The new Áspero remains true to its original brief, but with some improvements: a threaded BB shell, neater cable routing, and a UDH-compatible derailleur hanger for those who want to use SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains. And it’s more aero, of course. In the case of Áspero, aerodynamic performance is less about pure speed as a result of drag reduction, and more about conservation of energy. After a big day in a headwind, the three watts saved over the previous Aspero might add up to one less energy gel your stomach has to digest—WORTH IT. In addition to the drag reduction, we also dropped the seat stays to give a bit more compliance out back, and reduced front-end stiffness slightly to make the last hours of a long race less painful. Between those dropped seat stays, we added in a bit more clearance for mud, too, taking what we learned from R5-CX (and the Unbound mudfest in 2023). It’s a lot of seemingly small improvements, but they add up to a lot. The result is a bike that feels a lot like the original Áspero, but is faster, more comfortable, and more versatile. THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET Aspero uses the asymmetrical T47a threaded bottom bracket we pioneered on R5-CX. It’s a simple, rider-serviceable interface that allows us to deliver the benefits of BBRight in a more user-friendly form. UNIVERSAL DERAILLEUR HANGAR We used SRAM’s Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) standard on the new Aspero. It’s ideal if you want to live your best ‘business in the front, party in the back’ life with one of SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains today, and ensures compatibility for future drivetrain developments. INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING Aspero shares the same bearing dimensions as R5, Soloist, R5-CX, and Caledonia, which means you can use any combination of bearing caps and stems. Want a super-racy, fully-internal look? Grab the ST31 and HB13 from R5.

Haul Ass, Not Cargo In 2019, Áspero took the gravel world by storm, heralding a “new era of speed in gravel.” Fun, but flat out. The new Áspero remains true to its original brief, but with some improvements: a threaded BB shell, neater cable routing, and a UDH-compatible derailleur hanger for those who want to use SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains. And it’s more aero, of course. In the case of Áspero, aerodynamic performance is less about pure speed as a result of drag reduction, and more about conservation of energy. After a big day in a headwind, the three watts saved over the previous Aspero might add up to one less energy gel your stomach has to digest—WORTH IT. In addition to the drag reduction, we also dropped the seat stays to give a bit more compliance out back, and reduced front-end stiffness slightly to make the last hours of a long race less painful. Between those dropped seat stays, we added in a bit more clearance for mud, too, taking what we learned from R5-CX (and the Unbound mudfest in 2023). It’s a lot of seemingly small improvements, but they add up to a lot. The result is a bike that feels a lot like the original Áspero, but is faster, more comfortable, and more versatile.