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2018 GT

Grade Alloy Comp

An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$899
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetClaris
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Grade Alloy Comp

36 mph

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Reviews
off.road.cc
GT Grade Carbon Expert review

Oct 2019

Highly capable, with a performance that shines on any surface as it smooths out bumps with the skinniest of skinny rear stays – and a very competitive price – the new GT Grade Carbon Expert is a top choice in an increasingly crowded gravel bike market. Merlin Malt-G1X Apex 1 gravel bike review Juice Lubes Frame Juice gloss polish and protector review Five things that weren't cool - until gravel happened First launched in 2014 into an emerging gravel scene, GT's Grade hit all the right notes for roadies just beginning to venture off-road.

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BikeRadar
GT Grade Carbon Expert review

Oct 2018 · Robin Wilmott

The Grade is a quick, road-orientated bike that still likes to get its feet dirty. Buy if you want a light bike with proper road speed and decent gravel potential

Highs
  • Carbon frameset, Stan’s wheelset, very good value

Lows
  • Narrow high-pressure tyres aren’t ideal off road

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Cyclist
GT Grade Alloy 105 review

Apr 2018 · Mike Hawkins

Staking GT’s claim to the gravel road market comes the Grade Alloy 105, which manages to offer something to everyone

Highs
  • Phenomenal ride character and overall package

Lows
  • Sturdy build adds kilos

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: GT Grade Targets Adventure Crowd

Sep 2016 · Troy Templin

Revisiting an all-road specialist

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Cycling Tips
Bike review: GT Grade Carbon Ultegra

Jul 2016

GT launched the Grade two years ago, billing it more as an endurance bike with extra versatility, rather than just a gravel machine. The tire clearance, geometry, and feature set were decidedly progressive then, but how does it fare today? After more than three months on a top-end Grade Carbon Ultegra model, U.S.

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Cycling Weekly
GT Grade Carbon Ultegra

Jan 2016 · Paul Norman

GT's Grade is a bike designed for gravel or adventure road riding. We’ve tested the range topping Carbon Ultegra version

Highs
  • Brilliant ride on and off road

  • Top spec for adventure road riding

  • Great stability and control

Lows
  • Tyres not the best choice for UK conditions

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road.cc
GT Grade Alloy Tiagra

Jul 2015 · David Arthur @davearthur

Brilliantly capable and fun disc brake-equipped bike for tackling the rough and the smooth

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Grade alloy frame with smooth welds, hydroformed (TT,DT), Tapered 1 1/8" to 1 1/4" headtube, standard BB

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

Grade Alloy 1 1/8 to 1 1/4" threadless alum steerer, disc specific

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Cartridge

Headset

Integrated TH sealed bearing

Stem

GT Design 3D forged 6061, 4 bolt face plate 7? Rise, 31.8mm Clamp

Handlebar

New GT DropTune Super Light double butted 6061 alloy bar with 10degree flair

Saddle

GT Grade saddle

Seatpost

one bolt aluminum

TypeRigid

Pedals

Low Profile Nylon w/ Toe Clips

Grips

Velo Cork

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 2400 Claris 8spd

Front Derailleur

Shimano 2400 Claris

Crank

FSA Tempo Compact 50/34

Shifters

Shimano 2400 Claris Sti

Cassette

SunRace CSM66, 8spd 11-32t

Chain

KMC HG40, 8spd

Brakes

(F) Tektro Mechanical Disc brake, 160mm rotor, (R) Tektro Mechanical Disc brake, 160mm rotor, Rear: (F) Tektro Mechanical Disc brake, 160mm rotor, (R) Tektro Mechanical Disc brake, 160mm rotor

TypeTektro Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano 2400 Claris Sti

Wheels
Rims

GT ATD470 disc specific road 22mm tall profile

Front Hub

(F) Formula 6 bolt disc sealed 28h, (R) Formula 6 bolt disc sealed casette 32h

Tires

Schwalbe Road Cruiser K-guard 700X32c (F/R)

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