Compare: 2017 GT Grade Claris vs Grade Tiagra vs Grade 105 vs Grade Carbon Tiagra vs Grade Carbon 105 vs Grade Carbon Ultegra

Overview
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Grade Claris2017 GT	Grade Tiagra2017 GT	Grade 1052017 GT	Grade Carbon Tiagra2017 GT	Grade Carbon 1052017 GT	Grade Carbon Ultegra2017 GT

MSRP	$870	$1,190	$1,460	$2,130	$2,660	$3,730
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Gravel	Gravel	Gravel	Gravel	Gravel	Gravel
	2.2	2.8	3.7	4.5	4.8	6.0
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Mechanical Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Claris, FSA	Tiagra, FSA	105, FSA	Tiagra, FSA	105, Praxis	Ultegra, Praxis
Drivetrain	2 × 8		2 × 11		2 × 11	2 × 11
Brand Site	gtbicycles.com	gtbicycles.com	gtbicycles.com	gtbicycles.com	gtbicycles.com	gtbicycles.com

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Gear Range

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

Grade Claris

41 mph

Grade Carbon 105

41 mph

Grade Carbon Ultegra

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Grade Claris2017 GT	Grade Tiagra2017 GT	Grade 1052017 GT	Grade Carbon Tiagra2017 GT	Grade Carbon 1052017 GT	Grade Carbon Ultegra2017 GT

Frame	Grade alloy frame with smooth welds, hydroformed (TT,DT), Tapered 1 1/8" to 1 1/4" headtube, standard BB BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded	Grade alloy frame with smooth welds, hydroformed (TT,DT), Tapered 1 1/8"-1 1/4" headtube, standard BB BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded	Grade alloy frame with smooth welds, hydroformed (TT,DT), Tapered 1 1/8" to 1 1/4" headtube, standard BB BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded	GT EnduRoad carbon frame and fork, disc specific triple triangle with Tapered head tube, full carbon fork, PFBB30 bottom bracket, removable fender bridge BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded	GT EnduRoad carbon frame and fork, disc specific triple triangle with Tapered head tube, full carbon fork, PFBB30 bottom bracket, removable fender bridge BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded	GT EnduRoad carbon frame and fork, disc specific triple triangle with Tapered head tube, full carbon fork, PFBB30 bottom bracket, removable fender bridge BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded
Fork	Grade Alloy 1 1/8 to 1 1/4" threadless alum steerer, disc specific	Grade Carbon 1 1/8 to 1 1/4" threadless alum steerer, disc specific	Grade Carbon 1 1/8 to 1 1/4" threadless alum steerer, disc specific	Grade Carbon 1 1/8 to 1 1/4" threadless alum steerer, disc specific	GT Carbon with tapered 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 threadless Carbon steerer, disc specific, 15mm thru axle	GT Carbon with tapered 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 threadless Carbon steerer, disc specific, 15mm thru axle
Shock	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bottom Bracket	Sealed Cartridge	Sealed Cartridge	Sealed Cartridge	Sealed Cartridge BB adapter	Praxis Works PF30 BB adapter	Praxis Works PF30 BB adapter
Headset	Integrated TH sealed bearing	Integrated TH sealed bearing	Integrated TH sealed bearing	Integrated TH sealed bearing	Integrated TH sealed bearing	Integrated TH sealed bearing
Stem	GT Design 3D forged 6061, 4 bolt face plate 7? Rise, 31.8mm Clamp	GT Design 3D forged 6061, 4 bolt face plate 7? Rise, 31.8mm Clamp	GT Design 3D forged 6061, 4 bolt face plate 7? Rise, 31.8mm Clamp	New design 3D forged alloy SL	New design 3D forged alloy SL	New design 3D forged alloy SL
Handlebar	New GT DropTune Super Light double butted 6061 alloy bar with 10 degree flair	New GT DropTune Super Light double butted 6061 alloy bar with 10 degree flair	New GT DropTune Super Light double butted 6061 alloy bar with 16 degree flair	New GT DropTune Super Light double butted 6061 alloy bar with 16 degree flair	New GT DropTune Super Light double butted 6061 alloy bar with 16 degree flair	New GT DropTune Ultra Light double butted 2014 alloy bar with 16 degree flair
Saddle	GT Grade saddle	GT Grade saddle	GT Grade saddle	GT Grade saddle	Fizik Monte MG	Fizik Monte MG
Seatpost	One Bolt Aluminun	One Bolt Aluminun	One Bolt Aluminun	Carbon Shaft 27.2, 20mm set back	Carbon Shaft 27.2, 20mm set back	FSA K-Force Light carbon 27.2, 25mm set back
Pedals	Low Profile Nylon w/ Toe Clips	Low Profile Nylon w/ Toe Clips	Low Profile Nylon w/ Toe Clips	Low Profile Nylon w/ Toe Clips	N/A	N/A
Grips	Velo Cork	Velo Cork	Velo Cork	Black Marble Cork	Black Marble Cork	Black Marble Cork

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Claris	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105	Shimano Ultegra
Front Derailleur	Shimano Claris	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105	Shimano Ultegra
Crank	FSA Tempo Compact 50/34	FSA Vero Compact 50alloy/34alloy	FSA Vero Compact 50alloy/34alloy	FSA Vero Compact 50alloy/34alloy	Shimano 105 52/36 with Praxis Works PF30 BB adapter	Shimano Ultegra 52/36 with Praxis Works PF30 BB adapter
Shifters	Shimano Claris STI	Shimano Tiagra STI 10-speed	Shimano 105 STI 11-speed	Shimano Tiagra 10-speed	Shimano 105 STI 11-speed	Shimano Ultegra STI 11-speed
Cassette	Sunrace 8-speed 12-25	Shimano Tiagra 10-speed 12-28	Shimano 105 11-speed 11-32	Shimano Tiagra 10-speed 11-34	Shimano 105 11-speed 11-32	Shimano 105 11-speed 11-32
Chain	KMC 8-speed	KMC X10 10-speed	KMC X11	KMC X11	KMC X11	KMC X11
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Mechanical Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Shimano Claris STI	Shimano Tiagra 10-speed STI	Shimano 105 STI 11-speed	Shimano Tiagra 10-speed STI	Shimano ST-RS505	Shimano ST-RS685

Wheels

Rims	Alex ATD470 disc specific road 22mm tall profile	Alex ATD470 disc specific road 22mm tall profile	Alex ATD470 disc specific road 22mm tall profile	Stan's NoTubes Radler Disc specific Road 28h	Stan's NoTubes Radler Disc specific Road 28h	Mavic Aksium Disc Allroad Wheelset
Front Hub	Formula 6 bolt disc sealed (F) 28h, (R) cassette 32h	Formula 6 bolt disc sealed (F) 28h, (R) cassette 32h	(F&R) Formula Ultralight 6 bolt disc sealed 28h	(F&R) Formula Ultralight 6 bolt disc sealed 28h	Formula 4 bearing sealed, centerlock (F) 15mm thru-axle 28h, (R) 135mm spacing standard QR	missing info
Rear Hub	Formula 6 bolt disc sealed (F) 28h, (R) cassette 32h	Formula 6 bolt disc sealed (F) 28h, (R) cassette 32h	(F&R) Formula Ultralight 6 bolt disc sealed 28h	(F&R) Formula Ultralight 6 bolt disc sealed 28h	Formula 4 bearing sealed, centerlock (F) 15mm thru-axle 28h, (R) 135mm spacing standard QR	missing info
Tires	(F&R) Schwalbe Road Cruiser K-Guard 700C	(F&R) Schwalbe Road Cruiser K-Guard 700C	(F&R) Schwalbe Road Cruiser K-Guard 700C	(F&R) Clement Strada USH 700x32C, Folding	(F&R) Clement Strada USH 700x32C	(F&R) Clement Strada USH 700x32C, Tubeless

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