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GT FORCE X EXPERT 2014


GT’S VISUALLY STRIKING new Force X Expert rolls on 650b wheels and has a stiff yet light carbon frame with a tapered head tube and 12x142mm rear dropouts. It delivers 150mm (5.9in) of suspension travel via a simplified version of GT’s long-running Independent Drivetrain (I-Drive) design, with damping handled by a capable Fox Float X rear shock and 160mm (6.3in) travel Fox 34 Float fork.

The spec includes a KS Lev Integra dropper post, Race Face Evolve double crankset, Shimano SLX transmission, Formula RX brakes and 2.4in Continental Trail King tyres. Coupled with the Force X Expert’s long front triangle, short stem and rear stays, this should make for a bike that’ll rip and rail all day long.

Brakes: Formula RX
Cranks: Race Face Evolve cranks, Shimano SLX 2x10 transmission
Fork: Fox 34 Float CTD Evolution, 160mm (6.3in) travel
Frame Material: Carbon fi bre, 150mm (5.9in) travel
Front Hub: All Terra
Front Tyre: Continental Trail King 27.5x2.4in
Handlebar: Kore Mega, 760mm
Rear Hub: All Terra
Rear Shock: Fox Float X CTD
Rear Tyre: Continental Trail King 27.5x2.4in
Rims: WTB ST i23 650b
Saddle: All Terra Colorado
Seatpost: KS LEV Integra
Stem: Kore Repute, 50mm
Weight: 15.01 kg
Year: 2014

PRICE: 5470$



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