Description
Features
Find your way to work each day and then get lost on the weekend. Simply put, Gravel-grinders (AKA All-Road, Adventure Road or Dirt-Road-Racers) are like a CX (Cylcocross) bike built for Endurance riding.
A lightweight 6061 Alloy frame and custom Carbon fork with front/rear rack and mudguard mounts and extra clearance for wide tyres. Getting to work or loading up for a weekend of bike trekking? The Granite 4.0 has you covered. The features that make these bikes perfect for dirty distance racing across varied terrain also make them perfect for all-conditions commuting.
| Frame | Double butted alloy with dropped chainstays, rear thru axle, luggage mounts and enhanced clearance |
| Fork | Custom carbon fibre with front rack mounts, disc mounts and thru axle |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 R7070 hydraulic STI shifters |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Freewheel / cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 11-speed cassette (11-34t) |
| Chainset | FSA Gossamer Pro 50/34T with CNC chainrings |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA BB386 EVO |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 R7070 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 R7020 STI 2 x 11 speed with hydraulic brake levers |
| Wheelset rim | WTB STP i19 alloy |
| Hub | Novatec sealed bearing disc hubs, front and rear 12mm thru axles |
| Tyres | Continental Ultra Sport II 700 x 32C |
| Handlebars | Reid compact alloy race bar |
| Stem | 1-1/8″ alloy, oversize |
| Grips | Reid CX race tape |
| Saddle | Reid CX Race |
| Seatpost | Reid Carbon fibre 27.2mm, 350mm length |
| Pedals | VP 535 |
| Measurement | 49 cm | 52 cm | 55 cm | 58 cm |
| Top Tube Length | 529 | 545 | 561 | 578 |
| Seat Tube Length | 490 | 520 | 550 | 520 |
| Head Tube Length | 143 | 160 | 178 | 195 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 | 73.5 | 73 | 72.5 |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 |
| RC Length | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| BB Drop | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Fork Rake/ Offset | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Front Centre | 602 | 608 | 614 | 619 |
| Wheelbase | 1023 | 1028 | 1034 | 1039 |
| Fork Length, Full | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 |
* Length measurements are in millimetres, unless otherwise stated.
Michael
Reid have always operated in the ‘value for money’ segment, the Granite is one of their higher priced bikes but still embodies the same approach. On spec’ alone it is a clear winner and I feel that the bike quality and ride quality have also delivered.
A plus point of Reid is that they sell both online and through their bike stores so you get the best of both worlds. If you are confident and just want to click and buy… then it’s simple. But if you want to chat to staff, have a test ride and make absolutely sure that the size is right, then you can go to shops. Even if you buy online, knowing that you can go to a physical bike shop if you need to is a big bonus.
For me, it’s a good buy as it’s a combination of sensible components that meets the expectations (as advertised) with a more than agreeable price, especially when it’s a multi-role machine.