GT Grade Expert Gravel 2021 Jade 22.75 Jade
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 Expert Gravel BikeThe GT Grade Expert takes advantage of its Triple Triangle alloy frame, carbon fork and Shimano components, giving you a bike that’s ideal for riding on tarmac or gravel trails. It’s equipped with a Shimano GRX RX400 2×10-Speed drivetrain that provides gears for climbing efficiently on or off-road, and Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc brakes ensure you always have powerful all-weather braking at your fingertips. Also, this bike is engineered with modern geometry, rolls upon strong and stable thru axles and is compatible with dropper seatposts.Shimano 2×10-Speed Drivetrain and Hydraulic Disc BrakesThis bike is equipped with a reliable and smooth-shifting Shimano Tiagra 2×10-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 Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc brakes that ensure you have powerful and dependable all-weather braking performance at your fingertips.Tubeless Ready WTB Rims and TyresRolling on WTB ST i23 Tubeless Ready rims wrapped in Tubeless Ready Riddler tyres, this bike travels fast and achieves exceptional traction in all riding conditions. Plus, its carbon fork provides stable handling while soaking up vibrations from the terrain. Finally, this GT Grade Expert Gravel Bike features WTB Riddler Tubeless Ready 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 Vero Pro, 48/32 Bottom Bracket: Cartridge, Square Taper Chain: KMC X10, 10-speed Cassette: Shimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, Braze-on Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RX400, Shadow Plus Shifters: Shimano Tiagra Handlebars: GT DropTune RS, Alloy, 16-deg Flare Grips: Velo Cork Stem: GT 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8 Headset: FSA No.44, Integrated, Sealed Bearing Brakes: Shimano Tiagra Hydro Disc, 160/140mm RT10 Rotors Saddle: GT Pavement, Steel Rails Seatpost: GT Two Bolt Alloy Front Hub: Formula CL-712, 12×100 Centerlock Front Tyre: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, Tubeless Ready Rear Hub: Formula RXC-400, 12×142 Centerlock Rear Tyre: WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, Tubeless Ready 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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