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    Grade Expert2019 GT
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    MSRP
    $1,500
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    Category
    		Gravel
    3.1
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		650b
    Clearance
    		42c
    Brakes
    		Mechanical Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		105, FSA
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Brand Site

    gtbicycles.com

    Summary
    		The GT Grade Expert is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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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

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    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 Expert2019 GT
    Frame

    All New Grade Alloy 700c/650b Frame, EnduRoad Triple Triangle Design feat. Floating Seatstays, 12x142 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc (160mm), Tapered Headtube, External Dropper Compatible, BSA 73mm

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance: 42c

    Fork

    All-New Grade Carbon fork with tapered carbon steerer, 12x100 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc (160mm), pannier and fender compatible

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge, square taper

    Headset

    FSA NO. 44, Integrated, Sealed Bearing

    Stem

    6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    GT DropTune RS, alloy, 16° flare

    Saddle

    GT Grade saddle, steel rails

    Seatpost

    6061 Alloy Micro Adjust, 15mm offset, 27.2 x 300mm (44cm), 350mm (48-58cm), 400mm (61cm)

    Pedals

    GT Plastic OPC Body

    Grips

    Velo Cork, 3mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105, braze-on

    Crank

    FSA Vero Pro 48/32

    Shifters

    Shimano 105, 2x11

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Tektro mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    14g Stainless steel

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