2019 Lauf
True Grit Weekend Warrior
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,690| Weight | 19.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 30mm |
| Fork | Lauf Grit SL |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival, SRAM |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
Sep 2020
The Grit SL suspension fork smoothes out small bumps and takes the edge off unexpected hits.
Feb 2019 · Benjamin Suhr
Reykjavik, Iceland. The perfect place of birth for one of the most polarizing gravel bikes on the market: the Lauf True Grit.
Dec 2018
Lauf's True Grit shuns the usual versatility of most gravel bikes for a pin-sharp focus on racing, with their unique leaf-sprung fork taking centre stage on a bike that's quite unlike most others out there. As a complete package for going very quickly on dirt roads, it's hard to beat. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £2,000 Buyer's guide to waterproof mountain bike and gravel jackets What's best for cycling, synthetic or merino base layers?
Dec 2018 · Matthew Page
For pure off-road performance, the Lauf is unbeatable, and it's pretty handy on the road too
Smooth ride
Slim
Sleek frame design with plenty of nice touches
Generous tyre clearance
Lateral flex takes some time to get used to
Divisive looks
Satin finish can be hard to keep clean
Aug 2018 · Troy Templin
Lauf's True Grit would easily be a contender for Gravel Bike of the Year. Luckily, it’s just as capable on the road which only enhances its appeal.
Jun 2018 · Spencer Powlison
The Lauf True Grit may look a bit odd with its suspension fork, but it's one the best, most versatile gravel bikes we have tested.
Apr 2018 · Tom Marvin
While unique looking, the True Grit is a truly capable bike for covering big gravel miles
Mar 2018
The Lauf True Grit has quite a different development story than most gravel bikes. For those unfamiliar with the brand, Lauf actually started out with their carbon leaf spring forks. First for mountain bikes, and then for gravel and fat bikes. Since then, the Lauf forks, the Grit in particular, have gone through quite a …
| Frame | Lauf True Grit Carbon, 12x142mm through-axle |
|---|---|
| Fork | Lauf Grit SL Carbon, 15x100mm through-axle Travel: 30mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP XR 68mm |
| Headset | FSA Orbit, IS 42/52 (45°lower) |
| Stem | FSA V-Drive, 6° |
| Handlebar | Lauf Smoothie (XS,S: 400, M: 420, L,XL: 440) |
| Saddle | Ritchey Comp Streem |
| Seatpost | FSA SL-K 27.2mm, Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 Long Cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Lauf Bottle Opener |
| Crank | SRAM S350 42t |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM 1130, 11-42t |
| Chain | SRAM 1130 |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival 1 Flat mount Hydraulic (160mm rotor front and rear) Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss X1900 (6-bolt, Shimano-style freehub, tubeless ready) |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Rambler 40c (120tpi) |
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