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Lauf True Grit gravel road bike introduction and tech details
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Earlier this summer Lauf quietly changed their social media presence from Lauf Forks to Lauf Cycling. That was a not so subtle hint that they were expanding out of the fork-only market. The move brings us the Lauf True Grit – a racy carbon gravel bike designed to better match the lateral stiffness & vertical compliance of their innovative leaf spring Grit gravel suspension fork. The new lightweight carbon bike is a more conventional design than we expected out of Lauf considering their unique fork suspension, but there are good reasons for that. Get a closer look at the new frame & fork that blend so smoothly together, plus the full frame details, pricing & availability all after the jump. Oh, and did we mention that it gets a new fork as well?

I was a bit surprised at first that Lauf didn’t come up with some ‘out there’ leaf spring solution for the True Grit’s rear triangle. But while their design team says they considered some crazy concepts, it just didn’t make sense for what they were trying to create – a light, stiff, high performance gravel race bike.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork Cream Race 1x complete

It seems that many bikes using their Grit fork were already too flexy to start with. Lauf felt like some just didn’t track well or made the whole ride feel a bit noodly, and thought they could design a better match for their laterally stiff fork.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork Cream Race 1x NDS bikepacking

Lauf even experimented engineering more measurable flex into the rear end of the bike with flexy stays, but that just added unnecessary weight & complexity when they were already rocking wide gravel tires. Running 40mm tires tubeless, they could get more benefit out of dropping 5psi and be able to add or remove the desired cushion with a mini pump and no weight penalty.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork Cream Race 1x frameset bikepacking

In Lauf’s own words…

Having spent the last few years studying gravel bikes and gravel riding, in a way, the Lauf True Grit is something that “just happened”. In the beginning, it was a question of “How our Lauf forks could best compliment gravel bikes?” That question soon developed into “What are the optimal parameters for our forks and gravel bikes to work together?”. Which then eventually became “What would be the ultimate gravel bike?”. In the end, we simply couldn’t resist making the gravel bike of our dreams.

Tech Details

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork photo by Arnold Bjornsson Midnight Blue Race 1x complete

Lauf wanted a fast but confidence inspiring gravel bike. Light, but able to withstand the beatings of a wide range of what cyclists call gravel riding – sometimes that’s smooth, hardpacked & sandy; other times it’s rock gardens and boulder fields of baby heads. They also wanted a bike to crack open a well-earned beer at the end of a ride.

In the end a race-focused gravel bike that you were still happy to be riding after an ultra distance ride like the 206mi/331km Dirty Kanza.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork blue front end

Lauf built on the manufacturing relationships they developed in Asia with their carbon forks to create the new frames. Working with similar premium molding tech and careful layup design, they were able to minimize the use of bonded tube junctions and got a frame with a very smooth, consistent inner wall. So, light, plus strong. A medium sized True Grit frame, painted blue with all hardware weighs just 1070g.

The True Grit gets a tapered 1.5″-1.125″ headtube, paired with their new lighter, stiffer fork. As for other standards used, the bike sticks with a tried & true threaded BSA bottom bracket, a 12x142mm thru-axle rear end, flat mount disc brakes, and a 27.2mm seatpost. It has two sets of bottle cage bosses inside the main triangle, plus a third under the downtube for longer adventure rides & races; even a fourth set of bosses pop up on top of the toptube for a bolt on bento box.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork photo by Arnold Bjornsson Midnight Blue Grit SL fork Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork photo by Arnold Bjornsson Midnight Blue seat cluster

Long 4 Speed geometry

The bike gets geometry that seems almost inspired by modern trail bikes: long, low & slack. That seems to work well for gravel racing stability too, especially paired with their own leaf spring fork. Lauf is usually not into acronyms & naming technologies (so thankfully you won’t find any of this printed on their bike), but it seems they had a bit of fun making up some of these names. This one helps set a low & aero bar position, while keeping high-speed stability and confidence on rough terrain. “Making you Long 4 Speed.

In-N-Out Cabling

The bike gets internal cable routing, with internal guides that stick with full length housing for consistent performance, but still is easy to route and doesn’t rattle around in the frame. “Some might call it voodoo but we call it Lauf’ing Out Loud engineering.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork blue seatstay tire clearance Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork blue flat mount disc brake

Right Amount of Clearance

The True Grit will fit up to 45mm width tires on 700c wheels, still with enough space around them for the mud and gravel to fall off. Lauf matched that with the new fork too. It’s the most tire they think a gravel race bike needs. And it allowed them to still keep to a respectable 425mm chainstay length without limiting crank or chainring selection. In the end Lauf specs a 40mm Maxxis Rambler on their complete bike, which delivers a balance of lightweight and a good amount of cush.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork blue beers or gears direct mount bottle opener

Beers Or Gears

This is an important one for the rowdy Icelanders who designed the bike. They figured that most True Grit buyers are going to prefer the simplicity of 1x drivetrains, but they didn’t want to ignore the double crankset. (Even though they did ignore cable routing to a front derailleur. A 2x setup only works because of eTap’s wireless front derailleur.) So 1x riders get an integrated Lauf-branded direct-mount bottle opener, to make post ride imbibing quick & easy.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork Cream Race 1x drivetrain

Lauf knows that some roadies turned gravelheads will want a classic, tightly spaced road double for racing, so eTap gives that option.

Here’s another quote from Lauf…

Our cyclist behavioral studies show that the riders longing for tight gear spacing are the least likely to have an aprés beer, so they’ll probably not even notice that they are missing a bottle opener. They are also not likely to ride unsupported across Siberia, so we don’t worry about dead shifter batteries. Hence, the True Grit has no cable routing for a front derailleur.

Bike Builds

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork photo by Arnold Bjornsson Midnight Blue Race 1x 3/4

The True Grit is available in three different complete build packages that share the same carbon True Grit frame and Grit SL fork. You can also get that frameset alone if you want to build it up on your own for $2690. The most affordable complete bike is the $3690 Weekend Warrior 1×11, that gets a full SRAM Rival 1 groupset with American Classic AM28/Terrain wheels and a carbon Easton/FSA cockpit. In a medium & blue that build is claimed to weigh 8.9kg/19.6lb when set up tubeless. (A white bike is heavier as it requires more primer to cover up the carbon underneath. That’s kind of a shame, because I think it is the color that looks best on this bike – clean or dirty.)

Next up on the cost scale is the $4990 Race Edition 1×11. It gets upgraded to a Force 1 group, and Easton EC90 carbon crank & American Classic Race wheels. Set up tubeless in a medium blue, it claims to weigh 7.8kg/17.2lb.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork photo by Arnold Bjornsson Red eTap double complete

The top build is for those gravel racers looking for a wide, but tight gearing spread. The $6390 Lauf True Grit Race Edition Wireless 2×11 opts for the only double Lauf supports – a Red eTap HRD groupset. An Easton EC90SL crankset and the same American Classic Race wheels round out the build, with a claimed weight of 7.9kg/17.4lb.

eTap bikes get a 5mm longer crank/BB spindle vs. the 1x bikes to make more room for standard or compact road rings. It also helps a lot by moving the eTap front derailleur battery out an extra 2.5mm, giving it more clearance away from the rear tire. That still limits the eTap bike with its front derailleur to just 40mm wide tires.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork geometry chart Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork geometry diagram

True Grit comes in just three actual sizes – S, M & L  – but Lauf recognizes smaller steps between riders. So they are offering each size in two fits – short & long. The difference is the “long” build gets a 1cm longer stem. That way even though frame reach only grows 11mm per size, riders can get a bit more variability within each of those three sizes so riders from about 5’3″ – 6’4″ tall (160-193cm) can have a better opportunity to dial in a comfortable fit.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork colors

The True Grit frame and color matched fork will be available in two stock colors for the standard price: the off-white Cream Matte in the riding pics above & the Midnight Blue Matte in the details. Several other colors like this orange, red & matter black will also be available in select quantities for an upcharge.

Pricing & Availability

Lauf is taking the True Grit consumer direct. They’ll still be selling forks through their same distribution channel, but the bikes you will order straight from them or through a very limited number of global premium Lauf dealers. To avoid stocking thousands of pre-built bikes and hope they guessed the mix right (they’re a small company, after all), Lauf will have two price structures.

Get It Now will be the standard price. Order a bike, and Lauf will ship it straight out to you. But if you are willing to wait up to 12 weeks, you can get a deal. If you are not in a giant hurry, when you order a bike Lauf will add it to their list and paint and assemble them in batches, still guaranteeing that it makes it to you in 12 weeks or less. Patience will shave a little more than 10% off the cost of your bike.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork pricing

Lauf is taking orders from today. Complete bikes are expected to start shipping out to customers in November, on a first come, first served basis. That also means that through Dec 2017, all bikes will effectively be on a pre-order basis. So anyone who buys one to get it in 2017 will be getting the discounted <12week delivery pricing. Sadly, that doesn’t help those buying a frameset only.

Coming up…

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork silhouette

Part of what forms the unique profile of the new Lauf True Grit is the suspension fork. Lauf was relatively low-key about it, but paired with the new bike is a completely new fork as well. The all-new iteration of their unique leaf spring fork showcases a major design overhaul with big implications. The new Lauf Grit SL shares the same construction and basic layout of all of their prior forks, but it improves on the old Grit in almost every way. It’s lighter, stiffer, and offers improved suspension kinematics.

At the same time it gets a new shape that helps in blend in more on this complete bike, and likely also on the large number of frames from other bike companies who will be chomping at the bit to get this updated fork spec’ed as OEM on their bikes. We’ll go more into the details of the new fork in an hour or two, so check back to get the full story…

Update: Check out the new Grit SL fork here.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork floating support van

We spent the better part of a week in Iceland test riding the new True Grit frame & Grit SL fork. It started out pleasant, then turned to cold, rain & the strongest winds we’d ever ridden in. We lost count of the number of glacial melt rivers we crossed as they continued to rise, barely making it out the next day. Then while the rest of the crew headed home, we kept riding. Hunting more gravel, we found lava flows and warmer weather. Needless to say we got a good sense of the new frame & fork in a vast range of conditions. Proper review coming soon.

Lauf True Grit lightweight carbon race gravel road bike with leaf spring suspension gravel fork photo by Arnold Bjornsson review teaser
riding photos by Arnold Bjornsson

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Eric in the 505
Eric in the 505
7 years ago

Wow, just wow. They just nailed in on their first bike, IMHO. I want one, very very much. Terrific work developing this one. : )

graveller
graveller
7 years ago

oh dear that bottle opener is cringe worthy

Chader
Chader
7 years ago
Reply to  graveller

Ditto. I find the beer/bike culture mixups rather tiresome. The unending attempt to wrap them together with “awesome” opener placement in every conceivable location is old and worn.

We get it… you like beer… and you drink before/during/after riding… and you want them all twisted together so everyone knows it… noted.

Benedikt
7 years ago
Reply to  Chader

It also works on soda bottles. 😀

Mike
Mike
7 years ago
Reply to  Benedikt

I like beer. And I really, really like soda. But only a crazy person packs bottles while cycling. Or skiing or kiteboarding or whatever active thing you’re into where you might crash and would prefer not to cut you and everything else open with blades of SiO2.

Fred
Fred
7 years ago
Reply to  Chader

Ooh Chader, Soo true, I’m tired of this as well (so politically incorrect these days), it’s fine to have a drink and I’m not the last to have one but this alcohol culture is much too present in our sport and everywhere else. Over here in Belgium, you can’t escape it ,not in any race, or recreational organization, if they are not sponsored by a beer brand, they will brew their own… Except for the bottle opener I thinks the bike is great though.

ebbe
ebbe
7 years ago
Reply to  graveller

With a bit of DYI maybe you could stick a chain catcher on there? I know I would

ebbe
ebbe
7 years ago
Reply to  ebbe

Actually, a K-edge “Cross Single XL Braze-on” chain catcher seems like the ideal replacement for that bottle opener

wichitaktc
7 years ago

Only 65mm bb drop? No ability to run 2x? As a gravel-centric bike? Me thinks not.

Benedikt
7 years ago
Reply to  wichitaktc

Hey wichitaktc, Just to be clear, it has the ability to run 2x, SRAM eTap. An excellent groupset.

Fall
Fall
7 years ago
Reply to  Benedikt

That’s like saying “You can live in this neighborhood, but you have to own a Maserati. An excellent car. “

Benedikt
7 years ago
Reply to  Fall

🙂

Wichitaktc
Wichitaktc
7 years ago
Reply to  Benedikt

And due to the battery clearance issue, a 35mm tire max, adding no mud. No thanks.

Benedikt
7 years ago
Reply to  Wichitaktc

40mm nominal actually. It comes with Rambler 40c that measure around 42.5mm on our wide rims. Still offering good clearance.

Neal B Harrison III
Neal B Harrison III
7 years ago
Reply to  Benedikt

So you’re telling me that you’ve actually fit a 40c tire with adequate wiggle room on a bike with eTap f.d.? I’ve seen the clearance with 35c tires on Open U.P.’s and Exploros and it’s less than 2mm. Can you post some photos on your setup?

Benedikt
7 years ago

There will be photos. 40c (measuring 42.5 on our rims) is easy on the eTap True Grit. We’ve maximized the clearance here. Priority from early on in the design.

Benedikt
7 years ago
Reply to  Benedikt

Stay tuned to our website and Facebook.

Dirk
Dirk
7 years ago

so did they licence that frame design from Gerard Vroomen?

NickD
NickD
7 years ago

This bike looks really good and well designed.

general lee
general lee
7 years ago

They really think previous Lauf fork was the stiff part of otherwise noodly set ups?

dustytires
dustytires
7 years ago

To mention this in the same sentence as an OPEN is an insult to Vroomen, his designs have this omd killed in Drop, Tire Clearance, and this only has 3 sizes with super tall seat tubes? Well pitched for sure, well designed not so much.

onrhodes
7 years ago

have to agree with no ability to run a front derailleur…just not a smart design move.

Benedikt
7 years ago
Reply to  onrhodes

Hey onrhodes, eTap front derailleurs, and future wireless front derailleurs are supported.

Eric Johnson
6 years ago
Reply to  Benedikt

Funny to read the negative comments after riding one now since Novemeber. It is an incredible bike and answered all doubts I had. Well done Benedikt.

Andy
Andy
7 years ago
Reply to  onrhodes

I’ve done tons of long gravel rides fully loaded and never once wished for a front derailleur. It’s a good design move they didn’t design this for outgoing technology and cranky old farts who can’t adapt.

myke2241
myke2241
7 years ago

Fail. Bottle opener is a eye roll. So that instead of FDR…. I guess they really wanted to limit how people could set up these frames. I suppose that goes hand in hand with a pretty limited fork. You would honestly be be better off taking the weight penalty of a traditional fork.

Benedikt
7 years ago
Reply to  myke2241

Hey myke2241, you can always opt for our eTap spec if that’s your preference. It’s an excellent groupset.

myke2241
myke2241
7 years ago
Reply to  Benedikt

That would be pretty pricey option for most people. Additionally some people like that wire actuated feel.

whatever
whatever
7 years ago
Reply to  Benedikt

No eTap for me PERIOD. Way way way too d*mn pricey for something that just shifts gears like so many others shift setups. Then there is the fact that plenty of people don’t care for SRAM (including me). Dumb dumb move trying to dictate to potential buyers, especially when tied to other non-traditional tech that you are trying to get people to accept.

johnnystorm (@johnnystorm)
Reply to  whatever

Or perhaps they are catering to those who don’t want the norm?

myke2241
myke2241
7 years ago

Perhaps… but that means protential risk for buyers if they cant sustain sales.

Sean Fissel
7 years ago

curious as to the amphibious capabilities of these bikes. dude in the first photo looks to be heading straight into the ocean?

Graveling
Graveling
7 years ago

I would only rock a Lauf fork on a gravel rig (their XC forks just don’t do it for me) but I would rather rock it on an OPEN or something with more pedigree than opting for their frame. Seems like we have a new bike brand every week these days…. Personally I would rather see more and greater fork options than a new bike but have fun.

LateSleeper
LateSleeper
7 years ago

Love gravel riding, but not willing to spend what I’d spend on a road bike destined for much higher mileage. No low-end 2X build is a killer for me here in Colorado. If these are built to order anyway, give us a Shimano 105 option, preferably with a third-party 46/30 crankset. Also, low that BB — this ain’t a ‘cross bike!

Benedikt
7 years ago
Reply to  LateSleeper

Hey LateSleeper, You absolutely don’t have to agree with our designs, but I wanted to fill you in on why it is like it is. For 1x/2x etc., stay tuned for a video on our website where we explain the reasoning behind our drivetrain selections. As for the BB drop, our BB drop is not selected as a single number. It’s a variable in a bigger formula. BB drop design largely evolves around 2 things: Firstly, Stability/Agility, where other key contributors include head-angle, front-center distance and chainstay length. Secondly, crank-arm-clearance to the ground. Here one has to keep in mind that we have a 30mm suspension fork up front. Therefore, a few extra mm (approx. 5mm compared to the majority of current rigid-fork gravel bikes) are welcome in clearance from the ground.

Greg
Greg
7 years ago

Don’t Dura Ace front derailleurs now have a built-in housing stop?
They should have provided a housing tunnel or a removable external housing run and nothing else.

beezus
beezus
7 years ago
Reply to  Greg

true.

comrad
comrad
7 years ago

Boy I can’t wait until this gravel trend dies.

Robin
Robin
7 years ago
Reply to  comrad

I don’t think that’s going to happen.

Andy
Andy
7 years ago
Reply to  comrad

Gravel biking is like roadies who just discovered dirt, but bikepacking (also falls under gravel category) will always be around since it’s more about the great outdoors than being fashionable.

Chader
Chader
7 years ago
Reply to  Andy

Gravel (and adventure riding) is a great blend of roa riding fitness and MTB skills I line selection. A bit of background in both is a great starting point.

Seems many who hate on it haven’t really given it a try. And if they have, but don’t like it… fine. Leave it to us who have something to gain from it. What is the point in ripping on something you don’t want to do (besides making yourself feel better)?

Warren Bowman
Warren Bowman
7 years ago

Never mind the bike. Did the VW van make it across the river? That looks amazing!

redhead322 (@redhead322)
Reply to  Warren Bowman

Exactly! Post the specs on that van!

ascarlarkinyar
ascarlarkinyar
7 years ago

Suspension on a gravel bike is useless. Either you don’t need it or you should be on a dropbar 29er.

Antoine Martin
Antoine Martin
7 years ago
Reply to  ascarlarkinyar

Flat bar is fine… Roadbar exist because of UCI restrictions, it make no sense compared to other solutions.

Antoine Martin
Antoine Martin
7 years ago
Reply to  ascarlarkinyar

Always fun to see CX racer whining when mountain bike win their race. Same goes for gravel.

SomePeople
SomePeople
7 years ago

I’m curious as to how you are handling your bike certification? ISO 4210 definition of road racing bikes requires that the bike not have tires wider than 28mm, unless you are classifying this bike as a city bike? Also, import duties for the US go up (I think to 11%) when you allow for a tire greater than 40mm, does your price structure include that?

Benedikt
7 years ago
Reply to  SomePeople

Duties are included in our pricing. Wider than 28mm is actually really common these days.
The True Grit is tested according to both road and mtb standards.

Brad Comis (@BradComis)
Reply to  SomePeople

There are different import taxes in the US for bikes with tire clearance above 40mm. Very curious. There is always some little gem of info in the comments section on this site.

beezus
beezus
7 years ago

Long story short; 35mm is the functional limit at the low tariff.
The tariff’s initial creation seems to have been for making an incentive to build balloon-tire compatible frames in the USA.

Mats
Mats
7 years ago

Is it possible to fit 27.5×2.1 wheels on it?

Totally agree with fd decision. This is a race bike. If you are obsessed enough to want to own it (I know I am) you’ll find a way to spring for etap. Besides, there will be trickle down versions soon enough.

Great job with the bike and the article! Really want to ride in Iceland and can’t wait to see the first Lauf fatbike. Will it have a compressor onboard to vary tire pressure on the fly? Avalanche airbag?

Benedikt
7 years ago
Reply to  Mats

Thanks for sharing your appreciation Mats. As for 27.5×2.1 possibilities, our take on things is to offer the “right amount” of tire cushion (as we define it) in 700c. We prefer the rollover of the 29er wheels compared to 650b. Therefore we spent a lot of time designing proper support for 45mm tires (~=1.8″) within our 425mm long (short) chainstays.
These things come down to your preferences and your kind of riding. After riding lots of gravel on 700c in 40mm and 45mm widths we ended up concluding that this was the optimal way forward. The “right” mix of rollover, speed, grip, comfort and agility. I hope you can find a way to try out our True Grit soon to see what you think.

Brad Comis (@BradComis)

Interesting…a very slack head angle. I built a gravel frame this winter with a 72 degree HT angle, 45mm rake fork, 700×44 tires which gives about 67mm of trail. The bike steers pretty slow on asphalt, but feels good on gravel and loose surfaces. The Lauf should have about 75mm of trail by my calculation, which is a lot. It’ll be interesting to see how people appraise the steering characteristics when the reviews come out. Large tires create pneumatic trail too, which exacerbates this feeling of trail when riding because the more the steer the more trail you get due to the tire flexing and the center of the contact patch moving. I’m going to speculate the this bike will be very at home on gravel, but a bit out of place on the road, which is fine if you’re not looking for a dual purpose machine. It should be really capable in the rough stuff.

silverlining
silverlining
7 years ago

Interesting geometry, long and low to say the least.

Congrats to you guys for trying something different, ignoring the negativity, and growing your brand! Complete bike looks great!

13chiefman
13chiefman
7 years ago

I was fortunate enough to be riding the Lunar Kanza this last Saturday and rode with the lead mechanic at my LBS in Topeka, KS. They have a Race demo in stock and got to ride it a bit on the Flint Hills in Kansas. Without debating the geometry and specs, all I can say is the bike just felt silky smooth and fast! It just felt like it wanted to keep going faster, all while being planted and in control on the gravel of the Flint Hills. I’ll sum it up this way…Me want one!!

Keith
Keith
7 years ago
Reply to  13chiefman

I just saw the bikes in Capp’s today. Really nice. I’m trying to decide between the Lauf and a Diverge. The Lauf is $1000 more than the Specialized for the same Force 1 group.

Benedikt
7 years ago
Reply to  Keith

Hey Keith. Thanks!
Choosing between the True Grit and the Diverge obviously largely comes down to your preference on a lot of things; geometry, tire-clearance, aesthetics, suspension technology, etc… Our goal with the True Grit design was to maximize rider’s happiness, but I’m sure that was also the goal of the Diverge.
So, you’ll probably become a happier person either way! 🙂
However, from a raw “bang-for-the-buck” perspective I encourage you to look beyond the shifter/brakes/derailleur. Our “Race” edition is not meant to be a “Force1-bike”, it’s specced as an “ultimate-spec-bike”.
Therefore it has an 1195-cassette, Easton EC70 AX carbon handlebar, Easton EC90SL crankset, American Classic Race29 Wheels (in our opinion a wheelset in a league of its own for gravel), Maxxis Rambler 40mm 120tpi TR tires, etc.
You might also want to take a look at our cheaper Weekend Warrior spec, it’s still only 19.6lbs/8.9kg (vs. the 17.2lbs/7.8kg of the Race spec).

GravelBounce
GravelBounce
7 years ago

How does this compair to the Diverge? Or Cannondale Slate?

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