2022 · LaufTrue Grit - Weekend Warrior AXS XPLR
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $3,790 |
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| Weight | 20.0 lbs |
| Suspension | Hardtail |
| Travel | 30mm front |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Lauf Grit SL |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival XPLR eTap, Rival eTap |
| Power Meter | Rival AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
1 × 12 — 12 speed
True Grit - Weekend Warrior AXS XPLR
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The True Grit - Weekend Warrior AXS XPLR is easier to ride up hills than similar bikes.
The True Grit - Weekend Warrior AXS XPLR won‘t keep up with similar bikes while riding downhill or sprinting.
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Benjamin TopfFeb 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.
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
Tom MarvinJan 2022
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 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 V-Drive 27.2mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS XPLR, wireless shifting |
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| Front Derailleur | Lauf Bottle Opener |
| Crank | SRAM Rival 1 Wide DUB 40t |
| Power Meter | Single-side, SRAM Rival AXS power meter spindle |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival AXS, wireless shifting |
| Cassette | SRAM 1251, 12 speed, 10-44t |
| Chain | SRAM Rival flat-top |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Flat mount Hydraulic (160mm rotor front/left and rear/right) |
| Rims | e*thirteen XCX Aluminum (6-bolt, xDR freehub, tubeless ready) |
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| Tires | Maxxis Rambler 40c (120tpi) |