Litespeed Watia | Externally Routed — Shimano GRX 600 1X 2023
2023 Road
Estimate price |
3,995$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Titanium -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset GRX 800, GRX 600 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
155cm - 168cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
170cm - 181cm
MD/LG
175cm - 187cm
LG
181cm - 193cm
XL
188cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
titanium
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano GRX RX812
Shift Levers
Shimano GRX RX600
Cassette
Shimano SLX M7000 11-42
Crank
GRX RX600 1X 40T
Bottom Bracket
Praxis
Chain
Shimano HG601
Wheels
Rims
Select Wheels Above
Tires
700C Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS 700x38c Tubeless, 650B Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SK 650Bx1.9 Tubeless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano GRX RX400 Hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
FSA Gossamer
Handlebar
FSA NS Adventure Compact
Headset
Cane Creek 40 Series
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Medium Steel
Seatpost
FSA Gossamer
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | MD/LG | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.48 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.63 mm | 1.67 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 273 mm | 273 mm | 278 mm | 278 mm | 278 mm | 283 mm |
| Front Center | 592 mm | 591 mm | 604 mm | 614 mm | 622 mm | 636 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 74 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 64 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Stack | 536 mm | 546 mm | 571 mm | 596 mm | 621 mm | 646 mm |
| Reach | 361 mm | 366 mm | 371 mm | 376 mm | 381 mm | 386 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 511 mm | 524 mm | 538 mm | 548 mm | 566 mm | 579 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 mm | 460 mm | 490 mm | 520 mm | 550 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 99 mm | 105 mm | 137 mm | 162 mm | 186 mm | 217 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1006 mm | 1005 mm | 1022 mm | 1030 mm | 1038 mm | 1053 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 76 mm | 76 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Standover Height | 716 mm | 739 mm | 773 mm | 802 mm | 830 mm | 864 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 155 cm | 163 cm | 170 cm | 175 cm | 181 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 168 cm | 174 cm | 181 cm | 187 cm | 193 cm | 200 cm |
About this model
Watia | Externally Routed — Shimano GRX 600 1X is part of the Litespeed Watia model. 38 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Litespeed Watia bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Litespeed Watia | Externally Routed — Shimano GRX 600 1X 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 3995$. Litespeed Watia | Externally Routed — Shimano GRX 810 Di2 2X 2023 on the other hand costs 5825$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Gravel bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Gravel bike that is reliable is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Litespeed released this model in 2023, its price was 3995$. If we compare this with the average Gravel bike cost we notice that the price is 62.27% more expensive.
Overview of components
Wheels size
The Watia | Externally Routed — Shimano GRX 600 1X 2023 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Litespeed Watia | Externally Routed — Shimano GRX 600 1X has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Litespeed Watia | Externally Routed — Shimano GRX 600 1X bike has 6 sizes, in the range of 155 cm – 200 cm (5.09 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.