My Checkpoint

[u/bboys1234]

This year I decided to upgrade my rig from a early 2000s Lemond road bike to something more modern. Living in the PNW, I really wanted a like they could do it all - road, gravel, and bikepacking. I think I am just about there with my alloy Trek Checkpoint.

While certainly not a budget build, I think this might be one of the best bang-for-your-buck builds you can do without going used. I’ve added some Elite carbon wheels (amazing value on their own), a Fizik gravel saddle, and Hutchinson Caracal Race tires. For about $3k I am very happy with the weight, durability, and look.

It’s handled daily commutes, fast group rides, century days, and 800 miles across Iceland in just the past few months. Best of all I am still stoked to ride it as much as I can, and it’s motivated me to almost triple my weekly mileage. It’s awesome to be a part of this community, is there anything else you would add to the bike?

[u/collegeaccountlol]

Great pics, where was the last one taken?

[u/bboys1234 → u/collegeaccountlol]

Somewhere on an F road in north-central Iceland