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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 |
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 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 |
| Front Hub | Formula, 12x100 |
| Rear Hub | Formula, 12x142 |
First added October 16
Last updated February 21
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