The 3rd generation GT Grade was the last GT bicycle that I worked on to reach production. I was handed the project in late 2020 and was tasked to continue the initial sketch concept into surface refinement, CAD, and production. The bike received many accolades including Gravel Bike of the Year by BikeRadar (Source) in 2024. Progressive geometry and styling keeps this bike relevant to this day.
As a tribute to the brand, I custom-painted a frame in the colorway of my first GT Drop Bar bike(ZR3000). A legendary bike for a legendary brand.
As a tribute to this platform, I painted and rebuilt a ride sample to pay homage to the first GT bike owned; the legendary 1999 ZR300. Here are some images from the process and a self shot photoshoot.
GT ZR3000
Paint scheme mockup
Smoothing out threaded inserts
Primer stage
First paint layers
Masking off
Final clear coat
