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Origin
The Grade launched in 2015 as GT's first dedicated gravel bike, applying the Triple Triangle concept to drop-bar adventure riding. The 3rd-generation (2023) carbon Grade is a significant rethink: slacker head angle, wider tire clearance, and Gravel Travel -- engineered carbon flex in the rear triangle that smooths rough surfaces without a suspension mechanism.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Grade Alloy Triple Triangle frame, 12x142mm thru-axle, threaded BSA BB, 45mm max tire width (Comp Alloy); Carbon Grade uses high-modulus carbon at head tube/BB/chainstays and low-modulus carbon seatstays for 30mm Gravel Travel flex
- Drivetrain
- Shimano GRX 400 2x10 shifters and derailleurs; Shimano HG500 11-34T cassette; FSA Vero Pro 48/32T crankset; KMC X10 chain (Alloy Comp). Carbon builds run Shimano GRX 600/800 1x12 or SRAM Apex AXS XPLR
- Brakes
- Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc 160/160mm RT10 rotors (Alloy Comp); max rear rotor 180mm
- Wheels
- 700c; WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 28h tubeless-ready rims; Formula 12x100 / 12x142 Centerlock hubs (Alloy Comp)
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Gravel Travel (30mm rear flex) genuinely smooths rough surfaces without suspension complexity or weight penalty
- BikeRadar Gravel Bike of the Year 2024: praised for great handling, strong value, and impressive component spec
- Slack 70-degree head angle and 50mm tire clearance make it genuinely capable on rough gravel and light trails
−Weaknesses
- WTB Vulpine tires lack grip in wet and muddy conditions -- a notable limitation in northern European winters
- Front cable/hose routing can interfere with handlebar bag installation
- Not the lightest option in the carbon gravel category compared to Canyon and Orbea competitors
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