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New Bike!


On Friday, March 30th I received a package from FedEx. I was super stoked since it was a new gravel bike frame from Lauf Forks. It has been a long time since I got a new frame or bike so this was definitely a big deal.


Since I am going to be competing in Gravel races this year this bike was the perfect fit.


Now that I have a Lauf True Grit frame it is time to place an order with my sponsor Frog Cycles for some parts to make a complete bike.
Photo to the left: this is not my bike but it will be looking like it very soon, :).

I can't wait to be sporting the Lauf cycling kit and my new bike on some gravel roads.





The Lauf True Grit frame set includes a headset, seat collor, thru axles, bottle opener and the Lauf True Grit Fork.

The overall impression  I have of the True Grit Frame is it has one of the best finishes I have ever seen. The Midnight blue matte colour is amazing.

If you want to get more details about the Lauf True Grit visit their web site at:  www.laufforks.com
A big thank you to Lauf Forks for sending me a frame set and helping me get into gravel racing. I can't wait to get mine built up and on the road.



 Posted By: Nick Emsley

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