Endurance/Gravel

Checkpoint ALR 4 is an aluminum gravel bike that offers an incredible amount of capability for the price. It's built for the rigors of gravel and dirt roads, but it's also right at home on morning commutes and centuries. This bike knows no boundaries, which makes it the ideal gateway to adventure on any road or path.

Checkpoint ALR 5 is the best value gravel bike in the lineup. It's a high-quality build that will that hold up for long, rugged miles on pavement, dirt, and even the most treacherous gravel roads. But what sets this model apart is the performance parts and the wealth of features like adjustable Stranglehold dropouts, massive tire clearance, and extra mounts that make it easy to customize for your kind of adventure.

Topstone is pure gravel goodness. With its high-volume tires, confident rider position and sporty handling, it is ready to smash out big miles on the backroads, explore routes less traveled, or smooth out the chop on your morning commute. Cannondale's decades of aluminum expertise deliver a frame that's light, efficient and oh-so-smooth, while a full carbon fork with tapered steerer and a 12mm thru-axle provides light, comfortable and precise-steering front end. Topstone shares similar stack and reach measurements with Cannondale's Synapse endurance bikes, for a confident and sporty riding position. A slack head angle paired with a long 55mm fork rake delivers great stability at speed and great agility where needed. Just what you need for mixed-surface confidence or multi-day adventures. It's built with plenty of room for tires up to 42mm wide, for comfort, grip, and adventurous capability. With mounts for three water bottles, plus mounts for top tube storage, Topstone is ready to go long. Multiple bottle cage positions on the downtube mount let you configure for big frame bags. The removable fender bridge bolts on when you want fenders and disappears when you don't.

Domane AL 2 is the perfect gateway to comfortable road biking. It's stable, light, easy to accessorize, and fun to ride—all of which makes it the ideal choice for anyone looking for a great first experience with a real road bike. It's right for you if... You're a value-minded rider testing the waters of road cycling, and want a drop-bar bike that's an upgrade in feel, speed, and efficiency over a flat-bar hybrid or mountain bike. Domane AL 2 is a great choice if you're new to the road and want a quality road bike you won't immediately outgrow. The tech you get The Shimano drivetrain has 16 speeds, with shifters that are integrated into the brake levers so your hands never have to leave the bars. The wide range of gears makes it easier to ride terrain that varies in elevation. The lightweight Alpha Aluminum frame has mounts for a rack and fenders and a carbon fork—a feature that's not typically available in road bikes at this price point. The final word Domane AL 2 is an ideal, comfort-first introduction to road riding. It's made for a great fit that's fast but not as aggressive as what you might see in the Tour de France. Plus, it's backed by our lifetime warranty. Why you'll love it - It's a real road bike at a great value, and it gets you into the world of road cycling without a giant price tag - It's built in Trek's performance heritage and backed by a lifetime warranty - The stable Endurance Geometry delivers comfort and confidence - The unique IsoSpeed Carbon fork, which swoops forward toward the dropouts, absorbs vibrations from the road so your arms won't fatigue as quickly

Key features - Smooth, comfortable, confidence-inspiring geometry for long days in the saddle - Light, sleek, ride-tuned Alpha Aluminum frame - Carbon IsoSpeed fork is smooth over uneven surfaces - Top-level, women's specific spec and Shimano drivetrain

Domane AL 3 is smooth, stable, and confidence-inspiring. It's perfect for new riders and anyone looking to upgrade to a versatile aluminum road bike built for a comfortable riding experience. The quality parts are ready to tackle fast group rides and adventures that stray from the beaten path to rougher roads. It's right for you if... Domane AL 3 is the right choice if you're pretty confident you're going to take to road cycling, and want a great first road bike or an upgrade that will be your companion for years to come. The tech you get The full Shimano Sora groupset has 18 speeds with integrated brake/shift levers. It's a lighter parts group than Shimano's introductory groupset and provides a wide range of gears that"s great for climbing. Domane AL 3 has a lightweight Alpha Aluminum frame with a stable Endurance Geometry for a confident ride, plus mounts for fenders, racks, lights, and more. The final word Lighter parts, with 18 speeds for easier riding on varying terrain, an advanced aluminum frame, and a comfort-first geometry designed to help you fall in love with road cycling. Plus, it's built in Trek's performance heritage and backed by a lifetime warranty. Why you'll love it - Domane AL 3 is a great-looking bike for a great value, and it's a super foundation for a happy future of road riding - A lightweight frame and quality parts make it a totally appropriate platform for fast group rides - The stable Endurance Geometry is comfortable over long distances, but this is still a quick race bike - The unique IsoSpeed Carbon fork, which swoops forward toward the dropouts, absorbs vibrations from the road so your arms won't fatigue as quickly

Key features - Smooth, comfortable, confidence-inspiring geometry for long days in the saddle - Light, sleek, ride-tuned Alpha Aluminum frame - Carbon IsoSpeed fork is smooth over uneven surfaces - Front and rear fender mounts let you accessorize for all-weather conditions

Key features - Smooth, comfortable, confidence-inspiring geometry for long days in the saddle - Light, sleek, ride-tuned Alpha Aluminum frame - Carbon IsoSpeed fork is smooth over uneven surfaces - Top-level, women's specific spec and Shimano drivetrain

Domane SL 5 Disc is all about smooth riding, speed, and versatility at a great value. It's great for riders who want to make the jump to carbon, and want to get a lot for their money when they do, including disc brakes, a performance drivetrain, and Front and Rear IsoSpeed. It's right for you if... You want a versatile, capable carbon bike with a super smooth ride so you can stray from the beaten path. It's a great choice if you're likely to ride in conditions where the added capability of wider tires and disc brakes will make a big difference. The tech you get A 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame with Front and Rear IsoSpeed, powerful flat mount disc brakes, and a full 2x11 Shimano 105 groupset. Domane SL 5 Disc also has internal cable routing for clean looks, a Ride Tuned alloy seatmast cap, a stable Endurance Geometry, and wide 700x32 tires for comfort, confidence, and extra stability. The final word Carbon, comfort, capability. Domane SL 5 Disc is a smart buy if you're making the jump from aluminum and want a big jump in tech to go with it. It has a lighter frame, Front and Rear IsoSpeed, flat mount disc brakes, and a carbon fork. Why you'll love it - It's a lightweight carbon bike with disc brakes at an exceptional value, with dependable parts that keep the price in check without compromising performance - It's the most affordable bike with disc brakes and IsoSpeed in both the front and rear - Domane SL 5 Disc is fully capable of racing and riding rough roads in all weather conditions - This bike has a "go anywhere, do anything" mentality, which makes it the perfect companion for your most epic road adventures

Light, smooth, fast and elegantly designed. The Synapse is the ultimate machine for full-gas, full-day exploits. Endurance geometry provides stable, confident handling, and a more upright riding position for all-day adventures, while micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork keeps you comfortable and in control. Clearance for tires up to a 32mm wide, and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding.

Light, smooth, fast and elegantly designed. The Synapse is the ultimate machine for full-gas, full-day exploits. Endurance geometry provides stable, confident handling, and a more upright riding position for all-day adventures, while micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork keeps you comfortable and in control. Clearance for tires up to a 32mm wide, and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding.

On anything from fast group rides to daily commutes, the Synapse's low weight, comfortable sportive position, and smooth ride will help you fall in love with cycling. SmartForm C2 Alloy Construction and carbon blade forks deliver exceptionally low weight for this category for a high-performance feel. The endurance geometry provides stable, confident handling, and a more upright riding position for all-day adventures, while Micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork to keep you comfortable and in control. Clearance for tires up to a 32mm wide, and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding.

On anything from fast group rides to daily commutes, the Synapse's low weight, comfortable sportive position, and smooth ride will help you fall in love with cycling. SmartForm C2 Alloy Construction and carbon blade forks deliver exceptionally low weight for this category for a high-performance feel. The endurance geometry provides stable, confident handling, and a more upright riding position for all-day adventures, while Micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork to keep you comfortable and in control. Clearance for tires up to a 32mm wide, and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding.