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MSRP | $4,990 |
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Weight | 18.4 lbs |
Suspension | Hardtail |
Travel | 30mm front |
Frame | Carbon |
Fork | Lauf Grit SL |
Wheels | 700c Carbon |
Tires | 40c |
Tire Clearance | 45c |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | Force XPLR eTap, Force eTap |
Power Meter | Integrated |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
1 × 12 — 12 speed
True Grit - Race AXS XPLR
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The True Grit - Race AXS XPLR is easier to ride up hills than similar bikes.
The True Grit - Race AXS XPLR is geared about the same as similar bikes for riding downhill.
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February 2022
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.
January 2022
This is an initial score and could change as I spend more time on the bike
September 2020
The Grit SL suspension fork smoothes out small bumps and takes the edge off unexpected hits.
July 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 […]
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Frame | Lauf IRM* carbon frame, 12x142mm thru-axle BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, threaded 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 |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA Road 68mm |
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 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS XPLR, wireless shifting |
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Front Derailleur | Lauf Bottle Opener |
Crank | SRAM Force 1 DUB 42t |
Power Meter | Dual-side SRAM AXS power meter spider |
Shifters | SRAM Force AXS, wireless shifting |
Cassette | SRAM 1271, 12 speed, 10-44t |
Chain | SRAM Force flat-top |
Brakes | SRAM Force Flat mount Hydraulic (160mm rotor front/left and rear/right) |
Rims | e*thirteen XCX Race Carbon (6-bolt, xDR freehub, tubeless ready) |
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Tires | Maxxis Rambler 40c (120tpi) |