Grade Carbon Elite
A carbon frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP | $2,000 |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
Groupset | Tiagra, FSA |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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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
Frame | All New Grade Carbon 700c Frame, EnduRoad Triple Triangle Design feat. Floating Seatstays, 12x142 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc (160mm), Tapered Headtube, Di2 and Dropper Compatible, PF30 BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
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Fork | All-New Grade Carbon fork with tapered carbon steerer, 12x100 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc (160mm), pannier and fender compatible |
Bottom Bracket | FSA PressFit 30 |
Headset | FSA NO. 44, Integrated, Sealed Bearing |
Stem | GT Design 3D forged 6061, 4 bolt face plate 6° Rise, 31.8mm Clamp |
Handlebar | GT DropTune RS, alloy, 16° flare |
Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport, steel rails |
Seatpost | GT alloy, 27.2x350mm (44-58), 400mm (61) Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Not Included |
Grips | Velo Cork, 3mm |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra GS |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, braze-on |
Crank | FSA Omega Adventure, 46/30 |
Shifters | Shimano Tiagra hydro disc, 2x10 |
Cassette | Shimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed |
Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed |
Brakes | Shimano Tiagra hydro disc, 160/160mm RT30 rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra hydro disc |
Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 28h, tubeless ready |
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Spokes | Stainless steel, 14g |
Front Hub | Formula Ultralight 6 bolt disc sealed 28h |
Rear Hub | Formula Ultra light 6 bolt disc sealed casette 28h |
Last updated February 21
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