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2025 GT

Grade Carbon X

A carbon frame gravel bike with mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,500
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 45 / 40mm
ForkRockShox Rudy XPLR
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
BrakesSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Grade Carbon X
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Grade Carbon X

36 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'5", size SM, Fits large
  • 6'0", size LG, Fits large
Price History
Reviews
off.road.cc
GT Grade Carbon X gravel bike review

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?

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BikeRadar
GT Grade Carbon X review

Jan 2024 · Warren Rossiter

GT's most capable gravel bike to date?

Highs
  • Off road comfort

  • Handling in the rough

  • Exceptional value

Lows
  • Brakes can get noisy

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Grade Carbon Frame, Triple Triangle Design feat. Floating Seatstays, 12x142mm Thru Axle, 45mm Max Tire Width

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorGrey

Fork

Rockshox Rudy XPLR, 40mm, 51mm offset, Solo Air

Travel40mm

Spring TypeAir

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)

TypeDropper

Grips

GT Gravel Grip Premium Tape

Groupset
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

TypeSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
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

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First added October 25

Last updated June 7