Force X Expert Complete Mountain Bike - 2015
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Armed with a Shimano XT-intensive drivetrain, FOX suspension, and what we think is a pretty sweet paint job, the 2015 GT Force X Expert Complete Mountain Bike is a true trail-killer, and frankly, a killer of a deal.
The Force X is GT's all-mountain platform, targeted at riders who want to be able to climb and descend with equal confidence. Rear travel comes in at 150mm, bestowing the rider with more than enough cush to crush on technical descents, but not so much that high-effort pedaling feels like it's lost in a sea of travel (this is largely due to the Force X's excellent suspension system, which we'll get to in a minute). The alloy Force X models, like this one, are made from 6069-series aluminum, a slightly more heavy-duty alloy than the 6061 used in its XC- and Trail-oriented Helion and Sensor frames. The metal is still hydroformed for maximum weight savings, however, and shaped to maximize stiffness and stability wherever necessary. The result is a rig that can tackle big lines but still feels like it can take on big climbs, too.
Helping the materials deliver is GT's revolutionary Independent Drivetrain suspension platform. The idea of isolating the drivetrain so that it's not affected by suspension movement is nothing new, but GT's approach is, and it works really, really well. The crankset and the rest of the drivetrain make their home entirely on the rear triangle, unlike many designs that put the crank on the mainframe and the rest of the drivetrain parts on the rear triangle. The problem with this is suspension compression that occurs with pedal force, robbing you of efficiency. It's simpler to build bikes this way — indeed, the I.D. system on the Force X is complicated to look at, but the proof is in the pudding. Sprinting or out-of-saddle climbing is rewarded with hardtail-like efficiency, not dependent on a shock's damping platform, yet it's incredibly compliant, and the front half of the bike remains extremely stable. One spin and you'll see why we love it.
Details
- 6069 hydroformed aluminum frame
- Fox 34 Float CTD Open Cartridge fork
- Fox Float CTD Adjust shock
- Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT CS-M771-10 10-speed cassette
- KS Lev Integra dropper seatpost with remote
- Shimano SLX SL-M670 Rapid Fire shifters
- Shimano front and rear hubs
- Item #GTE000K
- Frame Material
- 6069 hydroformed aluminum
- Suspension
- full-suspension
- Rear Shock
- FOX FLOAT CTD Adjust
- Fork
- Fox 34 Float CTD Open Catridge
- Front Travel
- 160 mm
- Headset
- 1.125 - 1.5 in Orbit C-40-ACB
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX, SL-M670, Rapid Fire
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus, Direct Mount, RD-M786-D, GS Cage
- Crankset
- RaceFace Evolve, 32T Narrow Wide
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore XT, CS-M771-10, 10-Speed, 11-36T
- Chain
- KMC X10
- Handlebar
- RaceFace Respond
- Handlebar Rise
- 0.5 in
- Handlebar Width
- 785 mm
- Grips
- GT Statement Double Lock-on
- Stem
- RaceFace Respond
- Stem Length
- 45 mm
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race SL
- Seatpost
- KS LEV Integra, 34.9mm w/ Remote
- Seat Collar
- 38.1 mm All Terra Alloy QR
- Hubs
- [front] Shimano HB-M678, SLX, for Center Lock Disc Rotor, 32H, for 15mm thru type axle, [rear] Shimano HB-M678, SLX, for Center Lock Disc Rotor, 32H, for 15mm thru type axle
- Tires
- Continental Mountain King 27.5"x2.4", Folding Bead
- Recommended Use
- all mountain
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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