Our first model the Swift was first design to work with both drop and flat bars – though my personal preference was for the former. This was always a slight compromise, the perfect off road drop bar bike necessitates a taller headtube and shorter reach to put the hands in the same relative position. £1,377.50

Enter the Gryphon.£1,450.00

The mythical mash-up of lion and eagle representing the ostensible clash between drop bars and big knobbly tyres – perfectly harmonious in reality. Released in 2008, at the time many just didn’t get it, however those who did appreciated this smooth riding steel frame. It became a cult favourite. More and more people came to appreciate the comfort and versatility of drop bars with the alchemistic pairing of big fat 29″ rubber. Drawing upon and further evolving the traditions of the legendary bikes of  Charlie Cunningham  and more contemporaneously  Matt Chester

• Straight 1 1/8” steererIt's right for you if...
You're ready for adventures beyond the beaten path and want a gravel bike that balances budget and capability. The Checkpoint ALR 4 is your ticket to turning every ride into an adventure.
• Flat mount brake
The tech you get
• 100x12mm thru axleA responsive 300 Series Alpha Aluminium frame, hidden cables that won't interfere with bags, integrated rack, mudguard and frame bag mounts, a 1x11 speed SRAM Apex drivetrain for smooth shifting on punchy climbs and variable terrain, mechanical disc brakes for ease of stopping quick in all conditions, tubeless-ready rims and wide Bontrager Girona Pro 700x42c gravel tyres for added comfort and traction.
• Bottle cage mounts on fork bladesThe final word
If you're ready to start exploring every road while taking on the daily grind, the Checkpoint ALR 4 is the ride for you. Versatility is the name of the game and a durable alloy frame, mounts for all kinds of accessories and wide tyres make for comfort and customisation wherever the road, or lack thereof, takes you.
• Rack mounts
How tall are you?
• Mudguard/fender mountsTo measure your height, stand up straight, barefoot, with your back, heels, shoulders and head all touching a wall. While looking straight ahead, place a book or straight edge on your head and slowly push it against the wall. Your straight edge should be parallel with the floor. Mark the spot where the bottom of the book is touching the wall. The distance from the marked spot to the floor is your height.
• Hole for internal dynamo cable in right fork legWhat is your inside leg?
How to measure: Stand barefoot with your back straight and against a wall. Tuck a ruler or something that extends to the floor between your legs. Using both hands, and keeping it level, pull the ruler up into your crotch as if you were sitting on the saddle. Measure the distance from the top edge of the ruler to