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Today’s DealsGrade Carbon X
A carbon frame gravel bike with mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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$3,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 45 / 40mm |
| Fork | RockShox Rudy XPLR |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'8"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"

Jan 2025
GT was arguably one of the driving forces behind the gravel bike concept, and this Grade Carbon X showcases where the genre is headed. With 45mm tyre clearance, a suspension fork and a dropper post, it’s snapping at the heels of hardtail mountain bikes while maintaining its roadie roots of being light, nimble, and one hell of a lot of fun to ride. Best gravel bikes 2025 - drop-bar bikes for off-road riding Fara Cycling F/Gravel Apex XPLR AXS ´24 gravel bike review Gravel bike suspension and dropper posts - do you need them?

Jan 2024 · Warren Rossiter
GT's most capable gravel bike to date?
Off road comfort
Handling in the rough
Exceptional value
Brakes can get noisy

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…
| Frame | Grade Carbon Frame, Triple Triangle Design feat. Floating Seatstays, 12x142mm Thru Axle, 45mm Max Tire Width BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rockshox Rudy XPLR, 40mm, 51mm offset, Solo Air Travel: 40mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA, 68mm Wide |
| Headset | FSA No.42 ACB |
| Stem | GT 3D Forged SL Alloy, 31.8 |
| Handlebar | GT DropTune RS, Alloy, 16° Flare (Width: S & M- 42cm, L - 44cm, XL - 46cm) |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado SL Fusion |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper Post, 27.2mm (S/M-50mm, L/XL-70mm) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | GT Gravel Grip Premium Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex1 |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1 Wide, DUB, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex1 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42T |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, 11-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex 1, 160/160mm Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0, 28h, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula, 12x100mm 6-Bolt |
| Rear Hub | Formula, 12x142mm 6-bolt |
| Tires | Front: WTB Resolute TCS Light, 700x42c, SG2 Dual DNA Compound, TCS Aramid Bead, Rear: WTB Resolute TCS Light, 700x42c, SG2 Dual DNA Compound, TCS Aramid Bead |
First added October 25
Last updated June 7