Gravel & Endurance Bike

True Grit

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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!

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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!

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.
    *Bikes with eTap front derailleurs are limited to 40mm tires at the rear, due to battery/tire clearances.

  4. 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 1x11 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 want to get the classically tight gear spacing of a road bike (while the gear range of a 1x11 and 2x11 is actually almost the same). These riders have the option of using SRAM eTap 2x11 drivetrains.*

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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!

  9. Tapered Headtube

    The headtube is tapered (1.125” to 1.5”) for improved strength and control.

  10. 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.

True Grit Editions

  • Lauf True Grit

    Weekend Warrior

    The Weekend Warrior is perfect for riders that enjoy exploring, riding and racing on a lightweight bike.

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  • Lauf True Grit

    Race

    The Race is a bike for the serious athlete. A no compromise setup and ultra low weight.

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  • Lauf True Grit

    Race AXS

    The Race AXS is a bike for the serious athlete. A no compromise setup with wireless gear shifting.

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  • Lauf True Grit

    Ultimate

    The Ultimate is as serious as it gets. Top of the line parts for the most craving customers. 

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Specs & Colors

  • Lava Black
  • Twilight Red
  • Cream White
  • Curry Orange
  • Midnight Blue
  • Lime Green
Select edition:
The True Grit Weekend Warrior edition is perfect for riders that enjoy exploring, riding and racing on a lightweight bike.
Frame
True Grit Carbon Frame, 12x142mm through-axle
Fork
Grit SL Carbon Fork, 15x100mm through-axle
Handlebar
Easton EC70 AX Carbon
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival 1
Front Derailleur
Lauf Bottle Opener
Shifters
SRAM Rival 1
Brakes
SRAM Rival 1 Flat mount (160mm rotor front and rear)
Crank
SRAM S350 42t
Saddle
WTB Volt Pro
Seatpost
FSA SL-K 27.2mm, Carbon
Wheels
DT Swiss X1900 (6-bolt, Shimano-style freehub, tubeless ready)
Tires
Maxxis Rambler 40c EXO/TR 120TPI
Stem
Easton EA70
Headset
FSA Orbit, IS 42/52 (45° lower bearing)
Bartape
Easton Pinline
Cassette
SRAM 1130, 11-42t
Chain
SRAM 1130
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP XR 68mm
Weight
8.9kg/19.6lbs (Medium frame in Midnight Blue, tubeless)
Weight may vary slightly, especially between colors.
Components may be replaced with components of equal or higher value.
The Race Edition is a bike for the serious athlete. A no compromise setup and ultra low weight.
Frame
True Grit Carbon Frame, 12x142mm through-axle
Fork
Grit SL Carbon Fork, 15x100mm through-axle
Handlebar
Easton EC70 AX Carbon
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force 1
Front Derailleur
Lauf Bottle Opener
Shifters
SRAM Force 1
Brakes
SRAM Force 1 Flat mount (160mm rotor front and rear)
Crank
Easton EC90 SL 42t
Saddle
WTB Volt Pro
Seatpost
FSA SL-K 27.2mm, Carbon
Wheels
DT Swiss XR1501 (6-bolt, xD freehub, tubeless ready)
Tires
Maxxis Rambler 40c EXO/TR 120TPI
Stem
Easton EA70
Headset
FSA Orbit, IS 42/52 (45° lower bearing)
Bartape
Easton Pinline
Cassette
SRAM 1195, 10-42t
Chain
SRAM 1130
Bottom Bracket
Easton BSA 68mm
Weight
7.9kg/17.4lbs (Medium frame in Midnight Blue, tubeless)
Weight may vary slightly, especially between colors.
Components may be replaced with components of equal or higher value.
The Race Edition Wireless is a bike for the serious athlete. A no compromise setup with wireless gear shifting.
Frame
True Grit Carbon Frame, 12x142mm through - axle
Fork
Grit SL Carbon Fork, 15x100mm through - axle
Handlebar
Easton EC70 AX Carbon
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Red eTap
Front Derailleur
SRAM Red eTap braze - on
Shifters
SRAM Red eTap HRD
Brakes
SRAM Force 1 Flat mount(160mm rotor front and rear)
Crank
Easton EC90 SL 50 / 34t, 134mm spindle *
Saddle
WTB Volt Pro
Seatpost
FSA SL - K 27.2mm, Carbon
Wheels
Industry Nine Ultralite 235 CX (6-bolt, Shimano-style freehub, tubeless ready)
Tires
Maxxis Rambler 40c EXO / TR 120TPI
Tire Clearance
40c
Stem
Easton EA70
Headset
FSA Orbit, IS 42 / 52(45° lower bearing)
Bartape
Easton Pinline
Cassette
SRAM 1190, 11 - 32t
Chain
SRAM Red 22
Bottom bracket
Easton BSA 68mm
Weight
7.9kg / 17.4lbs(Medium frame in Midnight Blue, tubeless)
Weight may vary slightly, especially between colors.
Components may be replaced with components of equal or higher value.

Geometry

All measurements are shown in mm,
except where stated.

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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"

Stem60, 7°70, 7°80, 7°90, 7°100, 7°
Reach to handlebar421435456477498
Stack to handlebar559-601576-620605-651636-685668-719
BB to saddle top560-698600-778622-820645-863675-893
Frame reach378383394405416
Frame stack520534561590620
Head angle70.5°70.5°70.5°70.5°70.5°
Seattube angle72.5°72.5°72.5°72.5°72.5°
Seattube length480520542565595
Chainstay length425425425425425
BB drop6565656565
Head tube length90105133164196
Top tube length542551571591611
Wheelbase10091020104010611084
Front-Center593603623645667
Axle to crown412412412412412
Fork rake4747474747
Standover height731763786810840
Notes:
  1. (Q) Standover height is measured straight above the bottom bracket on 40mm Maxxis Rambler tires.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Do you have out-of- the-ordinary preferences for bike fit?  
    If you have any special needs for your bike fit, you can order a frame size with a custom stem length.
  5. 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.
  6. Dimensions are based on 6mm of sag on Lauf Grit suspension fork.

Manuals

Setting up and taking care of your Lauf True Grit is essential. If in doubt, please contact us at sales@laufforks.com

True Grit Reviews

Best Gravel Bike

"To think that the Motley Crew of Icelanders I first witnessed running a guerrilla booth to exhibit their strange-looking fork at Eurobike would, five years later, go on to design my most laudable dual-purpose bike is the kind of stuff that keeps me wedded..."

Troy Templin
Road Bike Action
Benchmark Gravel Bike

"Winner of the 2018off-road.ccBenchmark Gravel Bike is the Lauf True Grit Race Edition, a lightweight speed machine with excellent off-road handling. It's a dedicated and entirely focused gravel racer with a unique fork. If you have been..."

Rachael Gurney
Off-Road.cc
True Grit - #1 in Gravel

93.2/100

"As such, Lauf’s geometry is excellent for all types of terrain. The bike navigates rough fire roads and high-speed corners with steady confidence. It’s also..."

Spencer Powlinson
VeloNews
Lauf True Grit - Bike

4.5 out of 5!

"It is a low long bike. It has got a low BB, which helps with the stability. It has also got a slack head angle, which again helps with keeping the bike calm when you are hitting rough stuff relatively fast. Instead..."

Tom Marvin
Bikeradar
4.5 / 5

"Lauf's True Grit shuns the usual versatility of most gravel bikes for a pin-sharp focus on racing, with their unique leaf-sprung fork taking centre stage on a bike that's quite unlike most others out there. As a complete package for going very quickly on..."

Jon Woodhouse
Off-Road.cc
Fastest Gravel Bike

"The Lauf True Grit is certainly one of, if not the, fastest gravel bikes available. If your primary aim to complete a big mile challenge in record time, this is the bike for you, no contest."

James Deane
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