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2023 GT

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An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and shimano tiagra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,000
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetGRX 400, Tiagra
BrakesShimano Tiagra Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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38 mph

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36 mph

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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.

Pros
  • Versatile and fun riding experience

  • Smooth and fast performance

  • Capable off-road

  • Light enough for racing

  • 30mm of rear travel for comfort

Cons
  • Tyres less competent in mud

  • Geometry a bit slow compared to a road bike

  • Not as light as some of its gravel rivals

Key Quotes
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.
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The GT Grade has been pushing innovation for almost a decade as the first dedicated carbon gravel bike
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The 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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BikeRadar
GT Grade Carbon Pro LE review | Gravel Bike of the Year winner

May 2024 · Warren Rossiter

GT's soft-tailed rough-stuff ripper takes the top spot

Highs
  • Great handling over all types of gravel

  • Progressive geometry without being outlandish

  • Impressive spec

  • Good value

Lows
  • Tyres are best for dry conditions

  • Cables and hoses exposed up front

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Cyclist
GT Grade Carbon Pro LE review

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

Highs
  • Smooth and fast riding

  • Gimmick-free design

  • Adaptable

Lows
  • Cheaper model is keener value

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Velo
GT Grade Carbon X first ride review: Impressed with the ride and the event

Aug 2023 · Troy Templin

The GT Grade Carbon X is a gravel bike for the masses and makes gravel fun and predictable.

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Bikerumor
GT Grade Carbon Gravel Bike updated with 30mm of Triple Triangle Gravel Travel

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…

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Grade Alloy Frame, Triple Triangle Design feat. Floating Seatstays, 12x142 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc, Tapered Headtube, External Dropper Compatible, BSA 73mm

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorJade

Fork

Grade Carbon Fork, Tapered Carbon Steerer, 12x100 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc

Bottom Bracket

Cartridge, Square Taper

Headset

FSA No.44, Integrated, Sealed Bearing

Stem

GT 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8

Handlebar

GT DropTune RS, Alloy, 16° Flare

Saddle

GT Pavement, Steel Rails

Seatpost

GT Two Bolt Alloy

TypeRigid

Pedals

GT Plastic OPC Body

Grips

Velo Cork

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX400, Shadow Plus

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, Braze-on

Crank

FSA Vero Pro, 48/32

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra

Cassette

Shimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10, 10-speed

Brakes

Shimano Tiagra Hydro Disc, 160/140mm RT10 Rotors

TypeShimano Tiagra Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 28h, Tubeless Ready

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula CL-712, 12x100 Centerlock

Rear Hub

Formula RXC-400, 12x142 Centerlock

Tires

Front: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, Tubeless Ready, Rear: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, Tubeless Ready

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