Lauf Forks Ltd. (Iceland) – “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 go out and ride”, shared Lauf about their new gravel bike.

True Grit Carbon Frame:


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. Creating a light, yet strong frame. The bottom bracket is a threaded BSA. Yes, it’s more expensive to make than press-fit bottom brackets and it may add a few grams. However, its durability and ease of maintenance make it worth it. At the rear the True Grit boasts a 142x12mm through axle and a flat-mount for disc-brakes. The headtube is tapered (1.125” to 1.5”). There are 3x bottle cage mounts, and a mount on the top tube for a bento box. What does the frame weigh? 1070g for a size M frame in Midnight Blue, including front and rear derailleur hangers.

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".

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 pop out at the optimal locations. No hassle and no annoying rattling inside the frame.

Right Amount of Clearance:


The True Grit can take up to 45mm 700c tires* - with ample room for the elements. Lauf Forks call it the "right amount of clearance", and they managed to achieve it with our preferred 425mm chainstay length, without intruding on the space for the crankset.

Lauf Grit SL:


At the core of True Grit is the Lauf Grit SL, with its 30mm of front suspension. 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. "Making the ride more comfortable, with zero maintenance", stated Lauf.

True Grit Versions:

• Lauf True Grit - Weekend Warrior (1x11)
• Lauf True Grit - Race Edition (1x11)
• Lauf True Grit - Race Edition Wireless (2x11)

Available Colors:

• Midnight Blue
• Cream White
• Twilight Red
• Curry Orange
• Lava Black

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