Originally Posted by
D00M
After 3 months with Ozark Trail, I did end up buying Trek Checkpoint ALR. I'm still using the Ozark Trail for commute. Checkpoint is for weekend recreational rides.
I'm in the market for another gravel bike now. Probably a Checkpoint SL5 or -6 or something in steel. We'll see.
A friend in the club just had her Checkpoint ALR frame warranteed because it cracked at the luggage rack boss. She paid some extra and upgraded to a carbon frame, says the ride is noticeably better, so I'm going to see if I can afford to go that route.