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Grade Elite
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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$1,000| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
Nov 2020 · Peter Stuart
Plush yet stiff feel and assured handling and does a decent turn on the road, but a wide-ranging 1x setup would be preferable
Stiff
Comfortable
Light
Good handling
Versatile
Gear ratios
External hydraulic cabling is a little unsightly
Mar 2020 · Warren Rossiter
Fibreglass and flex from California wins our Gravel Bike of the Year award
Nimble yet surefooted, agile on road or off
Puncture prone with tubes
Dec 2019 · James Huang
The original GT Grade was an ambitiously forward-looking machine that was quick to jump on the all-road and gravel bandwagons that were then just starting to gain traction in the mainstream. This revamped version might not be considered as innovative as the original, but it’s a far better example of the genre, now offering competitive […]
Superb ride quality, confidence-inspiring stability, lots of accessory mounts, elegant graphics
PF30 bottom bracket, not the most efficient-feeling
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.
Nov 2016 · Stu Kerton
Versatile, fast and capable multi-terrain bike that's impressive straight out of the box, but it's pricey
Sep 2016 · Troy Templin
Revisiting an all-road specialist
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
Brilliant ride on and off road
Top spec for adventure road riding
Great stability and control
Tyres not the best choice for UK conditions
| Frame | All New Grade Alloy 700c/650b Frame, EnduRoad Triple Triangle Design feat. Floating Seatstays, 12x142 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc (160mm), Tapered Headtube, External Dropper Compatible, BSA 73mm BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 42c |
|---|---|
| Fork | All-New Grade Carbon fork with tapered carbon steerer, 12x100 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc (160mm), pannier and fender compatible |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge, square taper |
| Headset | FSA NO. 44, Integrated, Sealed Bearing |
| Stem | 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | GT DropTune RS, alloy, 10° flare |
| Saddle | GT Pavement, steel rails |
| Seatpost | One bolt aluminum, 15mm offset, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Grips | Velo Cork, 3mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris, braze-on |
| Crank | FSA Tempo Adventure, 48/32 |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris, 2x8 |
| Cassette | Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed |
| Chain | KMC X8, 8-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Claris |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g Stainless steel |
First added July 25
Last updated July 25
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