Checkpoint ALR 3

This road-focused speed score is primarily about smooth-surface momentum and top-end efficiency. The setup that matters most here is a heavier build, a mass profile that isn't optimized for punchy acceleration, very wide tires that create extra drag, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. When you combine them, you can feel the difference most when you surge or climb at tempo.

Climbing rating: 6.3/10. Within Road bikes, it lands around the middle. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. Your easiest gear lands around 25.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~73% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Weight is around 10.6 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. It can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer hills. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

For a gravel build, with more integrated details, with a 5.1/10 aero score, it aims for usable speed without big trade-offs so it feels versatile, not single-purpose. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. It feels this way because the front end is moderate, with ~69 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a long stretch forward at ~565 mm. Expect a lean angle around 33 degrees. Gravel setups typically avoid an extreme tuck for stability.

In Road / Gravel, This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Hidden cables usually add a little friction when you swap bars or stems. Another point: The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 6.2/10 — on a real ride it feels nicely smooth. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. It’s running about 42 mm tires on 700c wheels, and wider tires let you drop pressure a touch, which smooths out rough pavement on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~33°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

For what you get, the price looks very hard to beat. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 29% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 90% of listings. Quick reference: €1.364 listed versus about €1.923 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This bike is ready for gravel roads while staying efficient on paved stretches. The tire size is around 42 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.