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An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and shimano grx 400 hydraulic disc brakes.
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$1,700| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | GRX 400 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc |
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Summary
The GT Grade is celebrated for its versatility and fun riding experience, excelling across a variety of terrains with its smooth and fast performance. Its design is praised for being gimmick-free, adaptable, and capable off-road, while also being light enough for racing. The bike's handling and comfort are frequently highlighted, with a special mention of its 30mm of rear travel and flexible back end for choppy terrain.
Versatile and fun riding experience
Smooth and fast performance
Capable off-road
Light enough for racing
30mm of rear travel for comfort
Tyres less competent in mud
Geometry a bit slow compared to a road bike
Not as light as some of its gravel rivals
It’s fun and fast across a wide range of scenarios, yet while it treads on the toes of multiple other styles of bikes, it never compromises its essential nature.
CyclistThe GT Grade has been pushing innovation for almost a decade as the first dedicated carbon gravel bike
BikerumorThe Grade’s handling is a beautiful balance between nimble and flickable, yet the steering never feels anything less than in control.
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May 2024 · Warren Rossiter
GT's soft-tailed rough-stuff ripper takes the top spot
Great handling over all types of gravel
Progressive geometry without being outlandish
Impressive spec
Good value
Tyres are best for dry conditions
Cables and hoses exposed up front
Dec 2023 · Joseph Delves
The GT Grade is now on its third iteration. Having morphed from a capable endurance bike into something more off-road
Smooth and fast riding
Gimmick-free design
Adaptable
Cheaper model is keener value
Aug 2023 · Troy Templin
The GT Grade Carbon X is a gravel bike for the masses and makes gravel fun and predictable.
Jul 2023 · Cory Benson
New gen3 GT Grade carbon gravel bike gets 30mm of gravel travel with refined Triple Triangle frame flex & more off-road focus…
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
| Frame | Grade Alloy Triple Triangle frame, 12x142 Thru Axle, Threaded BB BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Indigo; Tan |
|---|---|
| Fork | Grade Carbon Fork, 1.5 Tapered Carbon Steerer, 12x100 Thru Axle |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, Square Taper |
| Headset | FSA No.42 ACB |
| Stem | GT 3D Forged SL Alloy, 31.8 |
| Handlebar | GT DropTune RS, Alloy, 16° Flare |
| Saddle | GT Pavement, Steel Rails |
| Seatpost | GT Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-58), 400mm (61) Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | GT Slim Line Flat Pedal |
| Grips | Velo Cork, 3mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX400 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX-400 |
| Crank | FSA Vero Pro, 48/32T |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX 400 2x10 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500, 11-34T |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 400 Hydro, 160/160mm RT10 Rotors Type: Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 28h, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula, 12x100 Centerlock, 28H |
| Rear Hub | Formula, 12x142 Centerlock, 28H |
| Tires | Front: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, Tubeless Ready, Rear: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, Tubeless Ready |
First added July 19
Last updated May 25
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