Gt grade elite gravel bikethe gt grade elite features an alloy triple triangle frame, carbon forks and a shimano claris 2x8 speed drivetrain. Plus, it rolls upon tubeless ready wtb rims, formula disc brake hubs and 12mm thru axles. Also, this bike is compatible with dropper seatposts and it features modern geometry that ensures it excels when riding on tarmac or trail.shimano 2x8 speed drivetrain and tektro mechanical disc brakesthis bike is equipped with a reliable and smooth shifting shimano claris 2x8 speed drivetrain with a gear ratio that's ideal for off road riding. This drivetrain ensures you have gears to efficiently tackle gravel routes and forest trails, giving you a superb pedalling performance and a comfortable long distance riding experience. Plus, it's fitted with tektro mechanical disc brakes, giving you powerful and dependable all weather braking performance.wtb st i23 rims and wtb riddler tyresrolling on wtb st i23 tubeless ready rims, a stable and confident performance is assured, while a tapered, carbon fork ensures you have precise steering as you navigate challenging terrains on the tarmac or trail. Finally, this gt grade elite gravel bike features wtb riddler wire bead tyres for a fast rolling and high grip performance anywhere. Features frame grade alloy frame, triple triangle design feat. Floating seatstays, 12x142 thru axle, flat mount disc, tapered headtube, external dropper compatible, bsa 73mm fork grade carbon fork, tapered carbon steerer, 12x100 thru axle, flat mount disc rims wtb st i23 tcs 2.0, 28h, tubeless ready spokes stainless steel, 14g crankset fsa tempo adventure, 48 32 bottom bracket cartridge, square taper chain kmc x8, 8 speed cassette sunrace, 11 34, 8 speed front derailleur shimano claris, braze on rear derailleur shimano claris, 8 speed shifters shimano claris, 2x8 handlebars gt droptune rs, alloy, 10 deg flare grips velo cork stem gt 3d forged alloy, 31.8 headset fsa no.44, integrated, sealed bearing brakes tektro mech disc, 160 160mm rotors saddle gt pavement, steel rails seatpost gt two bolt alloy front hub formula rx 512, 28h, 12x100 disc front tyre wtb riddler, 700 x 37c, wire bead rear hub formula dc 142, 12x142 rear tyre wtb riddler, 700 x 37c, wire bead easy assemblywhen you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools and plastic pedals are conveniently included in the box.depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive all bikes for delivery within the uk and republic of ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids bikes and bmx bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturers boxes. All bikes for delivery within the eu on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids bikes and bmx bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturers boxes. All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the eu will be delivered in small boxes.this video demonstrates assembly from a small box.this video demonstrates assembly from a large box.buy gt bikes from chain reaction cycles, the world's largest online bike store.