Alloy is the answer! Why you don’t need to spend loads to hit the gravel: The Trek Checkpoint ALR5

The Trek Checkpoint ALR5 came into my possession after Trek got wind that I’d had my bike stolen. A loaner for a few months while I worked out what my next bike would be and saved up for it. Several months on and even with the interruption of the well you know what, and I’m reluctant to be handing it back. The few rides I’ve had out on it since lockdown has been eased here in France has reminded me how much I enjoyed the pretty fancy-free bike. This thing retails at US$2099 / Au$2999 / £1700, not megabuc