2022 · LaufTrue Grit - Ekar
A carbon frame gravel bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $4,990 |
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| Weight | 18.3 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 30mm |
| Fork | Lauf Grit SL |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 13 |
| Groupset | Ekar |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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Feb 2022 · By
The Lauf True Grit gravel bike and its SRAM XPLR groupset enter our concept comparison of mountain bikes and gravel bikes. How wide is the Lauf’s range of applications really and can the latest bike tech help to create a coherent overall package? Here’s our test.
Widest range of applications in the test
Comfort, traction and control sensibly combined
High feeling of safety
Sluggish when setting off
Small range of cassette unnecessarily restricts the range of applications
Frame has too little tire clearance
Jan 2022 · Tom Marvin
This is an initial score and could change as I spend more time on the bike
Race-bred gravel bike that avoids being overly harsh or nervous
Friction-free fork smooths fine chatter impeccably
Rear-tyre clearance could be improved
Fork’s chassis can get caught out in high-load corners
Sep 2020
The Grit SL suspension fork smoothes out small bumps and takes the edge off unexpected hits.
Jul 2020
Yesterday, the big news was that Lauf Bikes were going consumer direct with their new DTY program. And while the resulting drop in pricing gained a lot of attention, it was the brief mention of changes to the fork on the True Grit that really piqued our interest. When it was first introduced, their Grit […]
| Frame | Lauf IRM* carbon frame, 12x142mm thru-axle Tire Clearance: 45c Colors: Lava Black - Satin; Pearl White - Glossy; Moss Green - Satin; Purple Craze - Satin; Racing Rocket - Glossy |
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| Fork | Lauf Grit SL Carbon, 15x100mm thru-axle, size tuned stiffness Travel: 30mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Campagnolo Ekar Pro-Tech |
| Headset | FSA Orbit, IS 42/52 (45°lower) |
| Stem | FSA V-Drive, 6° |
| Handlebar | Lauf Smoothie (XS/S: 40 M: 42 L/XL: 44) |
| Saddle | Fizik Aliante R5 |
| Seatpost | FSA SL-K 27.2mm, Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Campagnolo Ekar 13sp |
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| Front Derailleur | Lauf Bottle Opener |
| Crank | Campagnolo Ekar Carbon 38t |
| Power Meter | N/A |
| Shifters | Campagnolo Ekar Ergopower |
| Cassette | Campagnolo Ekar 13 speed, 9-42t |
| Chain | Campagnolo Ekar C13 |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Ekar Flat mount Hydraulic (160mm rotor front/left and rear/right) Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | e*thirteen XCX Race Carbon (6-bolt, N3W freehub, tubeless ready) |
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| Tires | Maxxis Rambler 40c (120tpi) |