True Grit
Weekend Warrior
Lauf IRM* Carbon Frame / Grit SL Carbon Suspension Fork / Smoothie Handlebar / 1x11 Rival mechanical shifting / Without power meter / e*thirteen XCX WheelsView Specs
True Grit
True Grit
Weekend Warrior AXS
Lauf IRM* Carbon Frame / Grit SL Carbon Suspension Fork / Smoothie Handlebar / 1x12 Wireless Rival-GX AXS / Single-sided Rival Power Meter / e*thirteen XCX WheelsView Specs
True Grit
Race AXS
Lauf IRM* Carbon Frame / Grit SL Carbon Suspension Fork / Smoothie Handlebar / Wireless Force-X01 AXS / Dual-sided Quarq Power Meter / e*thirteen XCXR Carbon WheelsView Specs
True Grit
Ultimate
Lauf IRM* Carbon Frame / Grit SL Carbon Suspension Fork / Smoothie Handlebar / Wireless Red-XX1 AXS / Dual-sided Quarq Power Meter / e*thirteen XCXR Carbon WheelsView Specs
xs
156-164 cm
s
165-173 cm
m
174-181 cm
l
182-189 cm
xl
190-199 cm
156 cm
165 cm
174 cm
182 cm
190 cm
199 cm
True Grit Weekend Warrior | True Grit Weekend Warrior AXS | True Grit Race AXS | True Grit Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | Lauf IRM* carbon frame, 12x142mm thru-axle | Lauf IRM* carbon frame, 12x142mm thru-axle | Lauf IRM* carbon frame, 12x142mm thru-axle | Lauf IRM* carbon frame, 12x142mm thru-axle |
| Fork | Lauf Grit SL Carbon, 15x100mm thru-axle, size tuned stiffness | Lauf Grit SL Carbon, 15x100mm thru-axle, size tuned stiffness | Lauf Grit SL Carbon, 15x100mm thru-axle, size tuned stiffness | Lauf Grit SL Carbon, 15x100mm thru-axle, size tuned stiffness |
| Handlebar | Lauf Smoothie (XS/S: 40 M: 42 L/XL: 44) | Lauf Smoothie (XS/S: 40 M: 42 L/XL: 44) | Lauf Smoothie (XS/S: 40 M: 42 L/XL: 44) | Lauf Smoothie (XS/S: 40 M: 42 L/XL: 44) |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 Long Cage | SRAM Eagle GX AXS, wireless shifting | SRAM Eagle X01 AXS, wireless shifting | SRAM Eagle XX1 AXS, wireless shifting |
| Front Derailleur | Lauf Bottle Opener | Lauf Bottle Opener | Lauf Bottle Opener | Lauf Bottle Opener |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM Rival AXS, wireless shifting | SRAM Force AXS, wireless shifting | SRAM Red AXS, wireless shifting |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival 1 Flat mount Hydraulic (160mm rotor front/left and rear/right) | SRAM Rival Flat mount Hydraulic (160mm rotor front/left and rear/right) | SRAM Force Flat mount Hydraulic (160mm rotor front/left and rear/right) | SRAM Red Flat mount Hydraulic (160mm rotor front/left and rear/right) |
| Crank | SRAM S350 42t | SRAM Rival 1 Wide DUB 42t | SRAM Force 1 DUB 42t | SRAM Red 1 DUB 42t |
| Power meter | N/A | Single-side, SRAM Rival AXS power meter spindle | Dual-side SRAM AXS power meter spider | Dual-side SRAM AXS power meter spider |
| Saddle | Ritchey Trail Comp | Ritchey Trail Comp | Ritchey Trail WCS, Titanium Rails | Ritchey Trail WCS, Titanium Rails |
| Seatpost | FSA V-Drive 27.2mm | FSA V-Drive 27.2mm | FSA SL-K 27.2mm, Carbon | FSA SL-K 27.2mm, Carbon |
| Wheels | e*thirteen XCX Aluminum (6-bolt, Shimano-style freehub, tubeless ready) | e*thirteen XCX Aluminum (6-bolt, Shimano-style freehub, tubeless ready) | e*thirteen XCX Race Carbon (6-bolt, xDR freehub, tubeless ready) | e*thirteen XCX Race Carbon (6 bolt, xDR freehub, tubeless ready) |
| Tires | Maxxis Rambler 40c (120tpi) | Maxxis Rambler 40c (120tpi) | Maxxis Rambler 40c (120tpi) | Maxxis Rambler 40c (120tpi) |
| Stem | FSA V-Drive, 6° | FSA V-Drive, 6° | FSA V-Drive, 6° | FSA V-Drive, 6° |
| Headset | FSA Orbit, IS 42/52 (45°lower) | FSA Orbit, IS 42/52 (45° lower) | FSA Orbit, IS 42/52 (45°lower) | FSA Orbit, IS 42/52 (45°lower) |
| Bartape | Lauf Lush | Lauf Lush | Lauf Lush | Lauf Lush |
| Cassette | SRAM 1130, 11-42t | SRAM Eagle 1230 11-50t | SRAM Eagle 1275 10-50 | SRAM Eagle XX1 10-50 |
| Chain | SRAM 1130 | SRAM Eagle NX 12sp | SRAM Eagle NX 12sp | SRAM Eagle XX1 12sp |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP XR 68mm | SRAM DUB BSA Road 68mm | SRAM DUB BSA Road 68mm | SRAM DUB BSA Road 68mm |
| Weight | ~9.0 kg / 19.8 lbs (avg. for size medium) | ~9.2 kg / 20.3 lbs (avg. for size medium) | ~8.3 kg / 18.3 lbs (avg. for size medium) | ~8.1 kg / 17.8 lbs (avg. for size medium) |
*IRM stands for Lauf’s Impact Resistant Modulus carbon fiber layup. We like to achieve our low frame weights through careful shape and layup designs combined with good manufacturing methods, rather than using more brittle high-modulus or intermediate-modulus carbon fibers. We believe a carbon gravel bike frame should not just be light, it should also be strong. Lauf frames represent our preferred combination of the two. *Specs may change without notice. Components may be exchanged with same level or higher level components.
Stay ahead. Comfortably.
The True Grit is a versatile gravel and endurance race horse, with nerves of carbon. Blast through gravel, sweep the singletracks, float on asphalt or open a beer. Fitted with the Lauf Grit SL gravel suspension fork and beefy gravel tires – just ride!
Geometry
All measurements are shown in mm,
except where stated.
| X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Height | 156-164cm 5'1.4"-5'4.6" | 165-173cm 5'5"-5'8.1" | 174-181cm 5'8.5"-5'11.3" | 182-189cm 5'11.7"-6'2.4" | 190-199cm 6'2.8"-6'6.3" |
| Stem | 60, 7° | 70, 7° | 80, 7° | 90, 7° | 100, 7° |
| Reach to handlebar | 421 | 435 | 456 | 477 | 498 |
| Stack to handlebar | 559-601 | 576-620 | 605-651 | 636-685 | 668-719 |
| BB to saddle top | 560-698 | 600-778 | 622-820 | 645-863 | 675-893 |
| Frame reach | 378 | 383 | 394 | 405 | 416 |
| Frame stack | 520 | 534 | 561 | 590 | 620 |
| Head angle | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° |
| Seattube angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Seattube length | 480 | 520 | 542 | 565 | 595 |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| BB drop | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Head tube length | 90 | 105 | 133 | 164 | 196 |
| Top tube length | 542 | 551 | 571 | 591 | 611 |
| Wheelbase | 1009 | 1020 | 1040 | 1061 | 1084 |
| Front-Center | 593 | 603 | 623 | 645 | 667 |
| Axle to crown | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 |
| Fork rake | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Standover height | 731 | 763 | 786 | 810 | 840 |
Notes:
- (Q) Standover height is measured straight above the bottom bracket on 40mm Maxxis Rambler tires.
- A fast but comfortable fit.
The Lauf Fit of the True Grit is optimized for “weekend warriors” and racers. It’s made for the optimum balance of aerodynamics and long-distance comfort. The short headtube enables an aerodynamic bike fit, while the generous headset spacers (35mm) give superb tuneability. - Your correct size is easy to find.
The True Grit bikes have a wide setup window for the “Stack to Handlebar” (the most defining dimension for how “aggressive” a bike fit is). All True Grit bikes come with 35mm of headset spacers and a stem that can be flipped up/down for extra tuneability. Hence, there is a generous overlap between bike sizes so a rider that chooses a bike for his size according to the chart above should easily find his optimal setup. - Zero-setback seatposts.
Lauf True Grit bikes have a slack seat tube angle (72.5°) and are thus set up to be used with zero-setback seatposts. - Dimensions are based on 6mm of sag on Lauf Grit suspension fork.
Features
The True Grit is packed with great features specially designed for gravel and endurance riding. Light, fast, comfortable and durable - and then we decided to add a bottle opener!
Lauf Grit SL
At the core of True Grit is the Lauf Grit SL, with its 30mm of front suspension - the thing that changed how gravel riding is perceived, now taken to the next level. It’s more compact, lighter and stiffer (laterally and fore/aft) than the standard version. Grit SL has superb small bump performance and maintains traction and control like no other. Making the ride more comfortable, with zero maintenance.
Size Tuned Forks
The stiffness of the Grit SL forks is tuned to the size of the frame. This means that the stiffness of the suspension fits the rider of the bike better than ever.
Long 4 Speed - Geometry
The long toptube paired with a short-ish stem, low headtube and a slack head angle give you a low and aerodynamic position with great stability at high speeds and in rough terrain. Making you Long 4 Speed.
45mm of Rubber
The True Grit can take up to 45mm 700c tires - with ample room for the elements. That’s a whole lot of rubber when things get dirty. All this with short 425mm chainstay length, without intruding on the space for the crankset.
Beer or Gear?
The Beer Or Gear front derailleur design opens up endless possibilities. Most True Grit riders are going to want the mechanical robustness and simplicity of 1x drivetrains. Especially with the recent arrival of 1x12 drivetrains. These riders will get a bottle opener where a front derailleur would otherwise be. However, there will be some road-biased True Grit riders that lust for the classically tight gear spacing of a road bike (while the gear range of a 1x and 2x is actually almost the same). These riders have the option of using SRAM AXS 2x drivetrains.
In-N-Out Cabling
With In-N-Out Cabling, the rear derailleur cable and rear disc brake hose have entry points at the headtube, then they miraculously pop out at the optimal locations. No hassle and no annoying rattling inside the frame. Some might call it voodoo but we call it Lauf’ing Out Loud engineering.
MTB Tested
The Lauf True Grit gravel frame has undergone serious testing as it meets the ISO standard for mountain bike frames. This makes for a sturdy frame that handles all the fun at only 1.070g - Medium frame in Midnight Blue, including front and rear derailleur hangers.
3x Bottle Mounts
Three bottle mounts come in handy for a long day in the saddle. On top of that the top tube has mounts for a bento box for easy access to food or other smaller items for the long haul.
Threaded Bottom Bracket
For the tried and tested ease of maintenance and creak free riding. It costs more to produce, but it's worth it!
Tapered Headtube
The headtube is tapered (1.125” to 1.5”) for improved strength and control.
Single Piece Front Triangle
By using advanced molding technologies, bonded junctions are avoided and internal surfaces are kept smooth. Resulting in longer continuous carbon fibers and less unwanted material overlap. Thus a stronger and more efficient frame.
Support
Setting up and taking care of your Lauf True Grit is essential. If in doubt, please contact us at support@laufcycling.com
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