True Grit
Lauf IRM* Carbon Frame / Grit SL Carbon Suspension Fork / Smoothie Handlebar / 1x11 Rival mechanical shifting / Without power meter / e*thirteen XCX WheelsView Specs
156-164 cm
165-173 cm
174-181 cm
182-189 cm
190-199 cm
True Grit Weekend Warrior | |
|---|---|
| Frame | Lauf IRM* carbon frame, 12x142mm thru-axle |
| Fork | Lauf Grit SL Carbon, 15x100mm thru-axle, size tuned stiffness |
| Handlebar | Lauf Smoothie (XS/S: 40 M: 42 L/XL: 44) |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 Long Cage |
| Front Derailleur | Lauf Bottle Opener |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival 1 Flat mount Hydraulic (160mm rotor front/left and rear/right) |
| Crank | SRAM S350 42t |
| Power meter | N/A |
| Saddle | Fizik Aliante R5 |
| Seatpost | FSA V-Drive 27.2mm |
| Wheels | e*thirteen XCX Aluminum (6-bolt, Shimano-style freehub, tubeless ready) |
| Tires | Maxxis Rambler 40c (120tpi) |
| Stem | FSA V-Drive, 6° |
| Headset | FSA Orbit, IS 42/52 (45°lower) |
| Bartape | Lauf Lush |
| Cassette | SRAM 1130, 11-42t |
| Chain | SRAM 1130 |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP XR 68mm |
| Weight | ~9.16 kg / 20.19 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.
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!
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 |
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 1.150g - Medium frame in Lava Black, including front and rear derailleur hangers.
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.
For the tried and tested ease of maintenance and creak free riding. It costs more to produce, but it's worth it!
The headtube is tapered (1.125” to 1.5”) for improved strength and control.
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.
Setting up and taking care of your Lauf True Grit is essential. If in doubt, please contact us at support@laufcycling.com
