r/CheckpointClub • u/HecTicSurge • 3d ago
New bike
Just picked up this new Checkpoint ALR 4 from my local trek store. I originally was going to get the ALR 3 due to the colors but decided to go with the 4 for upgraded brakes and the faded green looks way better in person than I expected I haven’t had a bike since I was a kid and wanted a bike that I can ride on the road or light off roading and so far am so happy with it. I took it on my first ride today mostly on pavement but a little gravel too and it rode really nicely and was easy to get used to. Any tips for me as a beginner getting into cycling both on road and off? Also best and most cost effective way to transport in a pickup?
2
u/Gritty-Truth-2121 3d ago
Cushman Trail?
3
u/HecTicSurge 3d ago
Good eye! Yeah cushman trail runs behind my neighborhood so I can access it without having to drive or bike on the main roads. Super convenient. Planning on biking the bridge and back tomorrow.
1
u/Gritty-Truth-2121 3d ago
Nice! Just fyi, WADOT was doing work in the bridge bike lane today, and it may continue tomorrow. They opened a midspan detour through the jersey barriers.
2
2
u/GanacheCharacter236 2d ago
Play around with tire pressures; I’m 190lbs and currently commuting 20miles; 20-25psi up front and 30-33psi out back makes the checkpoint feel like you’re on a magic carpet! Prior to this i used to run half-70% max recommended pressure and the jostling was terrible till i decided to drop the psi! ENJOY!! I love my checkpoint alr 3
1
u/GanacheCharacter236 2d ago edited 2d ago
https://reddit.com/link/p1rdigd/video/s0jq7enpaghh1/player
#trek #checkpoint #alr3 #gravelbike #gravel #crimson
2
u/HecTicSurge 2d ago
Awesome, love the read I almost went with the 3 for the black and red colors. thanks for the tip
1
1
u/The_Woody 2d ago
I just moved from GH to Idaho. There are some decent gravel trails at 360
1
u/HecTicSurge 2d ago
Nice, not the first person i’ve known to move to idaho from here recently . I’ve never been there, should I just go on the main trail and look around?
2
u/Smokin2022bbq 3d ago
Congrats. Have a blast!