2020 GT

Grade Elite

An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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MSRP$1,000
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetClaris, FSA
BrakesMechanical Disc
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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

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36 mph

Grade Elite

36 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
GT Grade Carbon Pro review

Mar 2020 · Warren Rossiter

Fibreglass and flex from California wins our Gravel Bike of the Year award

Highs
  • Nimble yet surefooted, agile on road or off

Lows
  • Puncture prone with tubes

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Cycling Tips
2020 GT Grade Carbon Pro long-term review: A big improvement over v1.0 - CyclingTips

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 […]

Highs
  • Superb ride quality, confidence-inspiring stability, lots of accessory mounts, elegant graphics

Lows
  • PF30 bottom bracket, not the most efficient-feeling

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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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Cyclist
GT Grade Carbon Pro 2020 first ride review

May 2019 · Peter Stuart

The bike that started the gravel trend has been reinvented, and we really like what we see

Highs
  • Extremely versatile

  • Great value

  • Impressive tyre clearances

  • Smart carbon compliance design

  • Hugely fun ride quality

Lows
  • External hydraulic cabling is a little unsightly

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road.cc
GT Grade Carbon Ultegra 2017

Nov 2016 · Stu Kerton

Versatile, fast and capable multi-terrain bike that's impressive straight out of the box, but it's pricey

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Specs
Build
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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance42c

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not Included

Grips

Velo Cork, 3mm

Groupset
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

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Claris

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes

14g Stainless steel

Front Hub

Formula, 12x100

Rear Hub

Formula, 12x142

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