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Grade Sport
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and promax mechanical disc brakes.
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$1,200| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | microSHIFT Advent X |
| Brakes | Promax Mechanical 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: Forest Green; Wet Cement |
|---|---|
| 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, 10° 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 | MicroShift Advent X with Clutch |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | ProWheel Charm, 40T |
| Shifters | MicroShift Dual Control Advent X, 10-speed |
| Cassette | MicroShift CS-G104, 11-48T |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed |
| Brakes | PROMAX DSK-330 Mech, 160/160mm Rotors Type: Promax Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 28h, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula, 12x100 6-bolt, 28H |
| Rear Hub | Formula, 12x142, 6-bolt, 28H |
| Tires | Front: WTB Riddler, 700 x 37c, Rear: WTB Riddler, 700 x 37c |
First added July 19
Last updated May 25
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