GT Grade Elite Gravel 2021 Burgundy 24 Burgundy
If you want a quality low to midrange adventure road bike, check out the GT Grade range. These bikes are versatile and able to navigate rough trails and smooth roads. With alloy and carbon options for the frame and fork, as well as Shimano 105 to Shimano Ultegra components, these bikes are excellent choices for hitting pavement or dirt. Read full review
GT Grade Review
GT Bicycles is well known for creating some great bikes throughout the last four decades, including one of the first BMX race bikes in the 1970s, made by the man who gave GT its name, Gary Turner. Now, their range of Grade bikes comes with something for everybody.
The most basic model comes with Shimano Claris parts and alloy frames and forks. Top line models have Shimano Ultegra components and full carbon frames and forks. We’d say those are some good specs given the price range of these bikes.
We took these bikes down some known roads and trails, and while we had to knock a point off for poor speeds on climbs and the heavier weights on low end models, they performed quite well on gravel and pavement. If you want some heavy-duty endurance out of your bike, go for the Grade Carbon Ultegra. Overall, even the budget bikes in this range handled smoothly, with barely any major vibration to speak of.
+Pros:
- Smooth riding
- Versatile – handles gravel, pavement, and dirt fairly well
- Top line models are light and full carbon
- Great for endurance and adventure
- Relaxed geometry
-Cons:
- Poor speed on the climbs
- Heavier bottom line models
The Verdict
A great range of adventure bikes for all-purpose riding on pavement or gravel, and suitable for endurance riding.
The GT Grade bikes have a wide range of low to midrange road bikes to suit your needs. We enjoyed getting to review these bikes, and we would definitely recommend them for on and off road riding. The ones we rode were stable, offered good control, and handled varying terrain without much trouble.
GT Grade Elite Gravel BikeThe GT Grade Elite features an alloy Triple Triangle frame, carbon forks and a Shimano Claris 2×8-Speed drivetrain. Plus, it rolls upon Tubeless Ready WTB rims, Formula Disc brake hubs and 12mm thru-axles. Also, this bike is compatible with dropper seatposts and it features modern geometry that ensures it excels when riding on tarmac or trail.Shimano 2×8-Speed Drivetrain and Tektro Mechanical Disc BrakesThis bike is equipped with a reliable and smooth-shifting Shimano Claris 2×8-Speed drivetrain with a gear ratio that’s ideal for off-road riding. This drivetrain ensures you have gears to efficiently tackle gravel routes and forest trails, giving you a superb pedalling performance and a comfortable long-distance riding experience. Plus, it’s fitted with Tektro mechanical disc brakes, giving you powerful and dependable all-weather braking performance.WTB ST i23 Rims and WTB Riddler TyresRolling on WTB ST i23 Tubeless Ready rims, a stable and confident performance is assured, while a tapered, carbon fork ensures you have precise steering as you navigate challenging terrains on the tarmac or trail. Finally, this GT Grade Elite Gravel Bike features WTB Riddler wire bead tyres for a fast rolling and high-grip performance anywhere. Features: Frame: Grade Alloy Frame, Triple Triangle Design feat. Floating Seatstays, 12×142 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc, Tapered Headtube, External Dropper Compatible, BSA 73mm Fork: Grade Carbon Fork, Tapered Carbon Steerer, 12×100 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc Rims: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 28h, Tubeless Ready Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g Crankset: FSA Tempo Adventure, 48/32 Bottom Bracket: Cartridge, Square Taper Chain: KMC X8, 8-speed Cassette: Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris, Braze-on Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris, 8-Speed Shifters: Shimano Claris, 2×8 Handlebars: GT DropTune RS, Alloy, 10-deg Flare Grips: Velo Cork Stem: GT 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8 Headset: FSA No.44, Integrated, Sealed Bearing Brakes: Tektro Mech Disc, 160/160mm Rotors Saddle: GT Pavement, Steel Rails Seatpost: GT Two Bolt Alloy Front Hub: Formula RX-512, 28h, 12×100 Disc Front Tyre: WTB Riddler, 700 x 37c, Wire Bead Rear Hub: Formula DC-142, 12×142 Rear Tyre: WTB Riddler, 700 x 37c, Wire Bead Easy AssemblyWhen you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools and plastic pedals are conveniently included in the box.Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive: All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.Buy GT Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
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