2022 Lauf True Grit - Race AXS XPLR
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 | 18.4 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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Benjamin Topf
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
Feb 2022Read Review
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
Jan 2022Read Review
The Grit SL suspension fork smoothes out small bumps and takes the edge off unexpected hits.
Sep 2020Read Review
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 […]
Jul 2020Read Review
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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; 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) |