The Grade is a new adventure bike from GT and it is a very sharp looking ride, but please - do not call it a gravel racer. You can certainly do a gravel race one the GT Grade but they do not want this bike to be pigeon holed. The Grade Ultegra we are picturing here is at the very top of the range at $3,200, but you can get on a Grade with Shimano Claris components and an aluminum frame for as low as $799. Please enjoy these first images from rainy and snowy press camp in Utah.

The GT Grade got many positive comments as we set it up to take pictures.

Up close withe the distinctive triple triangle design that GT has been known for, but with ultra thin stays on this Grade model.

The stock bikes on this model are Continental Grand Prix 28, but there is room for 35mm tires,

The front end of the GT Grade. This bike however will not be available until September.

The view from above shows the attractive paint scheme of these Shimano Ultegra equipped GT Grade.

The Shimano R685 levers allow mechanical shifting and hydraulic braking, and they are mounted flared GT DropTune RS bars.

A closer look at the proprietary cockpit of this GT Grade. The Shimano J-Kit however won't be stock on this bike.

The Fizik Aliante is stock and matches the bike nicely.

The FSA K-Force post holds up that Aliante and future pilot.

The GT Grade features thru axles and Shimano disc brakes.

The rear brake shows signs of the weather conditions here in Utah.

Shimano Ultegra mechanical shifting for this model.

Continental 28mm tires are mounted to Stan's NoTubes rims.

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