Grade Carbon Elite
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Innovative rides deserve an innovative bike. Switch gears and explore new off-road adventures with our entry-level carbon gravel bike. Fully equipped with Shimano GRX 400 drivetrain and brakes.
- Shimano GRX 400 drivetrain
- Shimano GRX brakes
- WTB Vulpine TCS Light 700x40c
Gravel Travel
The Grade frame’s Triple Triangle design with floating stays offer as much as 30mm of “Gravel Travel” without rubber bumpers, pivots or mechanical features. This was achieved in part by our Dual Fiber Dynamics (DFD) located in the floating stays - a combination of low modulus, solid core, long strand glass fibers molded to an optimum shape and then wrapped in carbon for added strength and smooth transitions.
Integrated Frame Protection
Grade is just as comfortable on rough single track than it is on smooth tarmac. So, we’ve added robust frame protection on the downtube for the inevitable rock strikes and on the chainstay to safeguard against chain slap.
Suspension fork compatible
If the rough and chunky are your preference and you need more than Grade’s 30mm of Gravel Travel offers, add a suspension fork for even more rowdiness!
"Verdict: GT's update of the legendary Grade maintains it's A+ standard."
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Wheels
Drivetrain
Cockpit
Brakes
Fit Guide
- XS
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5'0 - 5'5"
- SM
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5'3" - 5'8"
- MD
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5'7" - 5'11"
- LG
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5'11" - 6'2"
- XL
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6'2" - 6'5"
Geometry
| Sizes (mm) | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube length | 450 | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| Seat tube angle effective | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat tube angle actual | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Top tube horizontal | 553 | 581 | 609 | 638 |
| Top tube actual | 530 | 560 | 591 | 623 |
| Head tube angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Standover | 730 | 753 | 792 | 816 |
| Head tube length | 106 | 134 | 162 | 191 |
| Stem length | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Wheelbase | 1040 | 1069 | 1099 | 1129 |
| Front center | 621 | 650 | 680 | 710 |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| Crank length | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 |
| Bottom bracket drop | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Bottom bracket height | 284 | 284 | 284 | 284 |
| Fork rake | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Trail | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Stack | 550 | 577 | 603 | 630 |
| Reach | 385 | 405 | 425 | 445 |
Notes
Maximum Axle To Crown(A2C): 436.7mm
All Gravel
Since its introduction in 2014, Grade has pushed the boundaries of adventure riding. The first ever purpose-built carbon gravel bike, made major waves when it was launched, winning multiple industry awards. In 2019, we pushed it even further, redesigning the frame with our floating Triple Triangle™ seatstays, and once again, the accolades poured in, being named Gravel Bike of the Year from BikeRadar and Bike Rumor. Pretty sweet laurels, right? Well we’re not resting on em! The 3rd generation gravel-pioneering Grade once again claimed BikeRadars Gravel Bike of the Year and is more capable than ever, with a new frame, featuring 30mm of “Gravel Travel”, evolved geometry, increased tire clearance, internal cable routing, and plenty of frame protection for when the road ends and the fun begins.
