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Grade Carbon Pro
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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$3,900| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The GT Grade gravel bike family is celebrated for its superb ride quality, combining comfort and efficiency across varied terrains. Its innovative design, including a flexible seat tube and floating seatstays, offers a cushy yet controlled ride, making it versatile for both road and off-road adventures. While it boasts competitive tire clearance and a lightweight frame, some reviews note potential inefficiencies and minor build quirks.
Superb ride quality
Innovative design for increased compliance
Versatile for both road and off-road
Competitive tire clearance
Lightweight frame
Potential inefficiencies in power transfer
Minor build quirks like externally routed brake lines
Puncture-prone tires without tubeless setup
The vastly more flexible seat tube does a superb job of tempering the jolts of imperfect road surfaces, washboarded dirt, and unforeseen potholes, and it’s an effect you can both feel and see.
Cycling TipsGT was first to the party, and the new Grade shows that it is not about to leave the dancefloor any time soon.
CyclistIt’s a bike that takes you back to childhood, blasting around the woods.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Fork | All-New Grade Carbon fork with tapered carbon steerer, flip chip axle positioning, 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 | All-New GT DropTune Super Light, double butted 6061 alloy, 16-degree flare |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite, cr-mo rails |
| Seatpost | GT Carbon, 27.2x350mm (44-58), 400mm (61) Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Grips | Velo Cork, 3mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RX 805 Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2, braze-on |
| Crank | FSA Energy Modular Adventure, 46/30 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydro disc, 2x11 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra hydro disc, 160/160mm RT70 rotors Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydro disc |
| Rims | WTB KOM Light i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula, 12x100 centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Formula, 12x142 centerlock |
First added October 20
Last updated June 23
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