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Grade Elite
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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$1,300| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
Nov 2020 · Peter Stuart
Plush yet stiff feel and assured handling and does a decent turn on the road, but a wide-ranging 1x setup would be preferable
Stiff
Comfortable
Light
Good handling
Versatile
Gear ratios
External hydraulic cabling is a little unsightly
Mar 2020 · Warren Rossiter
Fibreglass and flex from California wins our Gravel Bike of the Year award
Nimble yet surefooted, agile on road or off
Puncture prone with tubes
Dec 2019 · James Huang
The original GT Grade was an ambitiously forward-looking machine that was quick to jump on the all-road and gravel bandwagons that were then just starting to gain traction in the mainstream. This revamped version might not be considered as innovative as the original, but it’s a far better example of the genre, now offering competitive […]
Superb ride quality, confidence-inspiring stability, lots of accessory mounts, elegant graphics
PF30 bottom bracket, not the most efficient-feeling
Oct 2019
Highly capable, with a performance that shines on any surface as it smooths out bumps with the skinniest of skinny rear stays – and a very competitive price – the new GT Grade Carbon Expert is a top choice in an increasingly crowded gravel bike market. Merlin Malt-G1X Apex 1 gravel bike review Juice Lubes Frame Juice gloss polish and protector review Five things that weren't cool - until gravel happened First launched in 2014 into an emerging gravel scene, GT's Grade hit all the right notes for roadies just beginning to venture off-road.
| Frame | Grade Alloy Frame, Triple Triangle Design feat. Floating Seatstays, 12x142 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc, Tapered Headtube, External Dropper Compatible, BSA 68mm BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Grade Carbon Fork, Tapered Carbon Steerer, 12x100 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge, Square Taper |
| Headset | FSA No.44, Integrated, Sealed Bearing |
| Stem | GT 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8 |
| Handlebar | GT DropTune RS, Alloy, 10° Flare |
| Saddle | GT Pavement, Steel Rails |
| Seatpost | GT Two Bolt Alloy Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | GT Plastic OPC Body |
| Grips | Velo Cork |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris, Braze-on |
| Crank | FSA Tempo Adventure, 48/32 |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris, 2x8 |
| Cassette | Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed |
| Chain | KMC X8, 8-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro Mech Disc, 160/160mm Rotors Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 28h, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula RX-512, 28h, 12x100 Disc |
| Rear Hub | Formula DC-142, 12x142 |
| Tires | WTB Riddler, 700 x 37c, Wire Bead |
First added 24 March
Last updated 16 September
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