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2017 GT Force Alloy Expert Complete Mountain Bike

 

Our childhood memory slideshow is permeated with GT’s branding as we navigated the neighborhood in search of the next rockin’ curb jump or parkside halfpipe. Now that we’ve gotten a little taller and settled into the adult world, the 2017 GT Force Alloy Expert Complete Mountain Bike brings back the joy in a modernized package built to handle our favorite all-mountain trails. Aluminum construction balances weight, durability, and price tag while 6-inches of responsive Angle Optimizes Suspension works in tandem with a 160mm travel fork to soften the bumps for a confident ride.

The Force’s Angle Optimized Suspension (AOS) looks decidedly different than most other suspension systems, with the crankset attached to the mobile rear triangle rather than the stationary front triangle. GT claims that pairing this design with its Pathlink, which cradles the crankset and acts as a pivot on the short side of the rear triangle, minimizes power-sapping chain extension for a more responsive pedal feel. AOS’s high mount pivot also helps boost the suspension’s shock absorbing capabilities for improved big-hit compliance. In a nutshell, AOS isolates rear axle travel from pedaling input, which means the Force can charge over singletrack and jump off the line without any disheartening pedal bob.

A full-suspension all-mountain ride

6in of responsive Angle Optimized suspension

Slack head tube is stable through bigger lines

Carbon construction balances weight and stiffness

Shimano’s workhorse SLX drivetrain stands strong against trail abuse

 

2017 GT Force Alloy Expert Complete Mountain Bike

Frame Material:

6069 hydroformed aluminum

Suspension:

Angle Optimized Suspension

Rear Shock:

Fox Racing Performance Float DPS

Rear Travel:

150mm

Fork:

RockShox Pike RC Boost

Front Travel:

160mm

Headset:

1-1/8 – 1-1/2in FSA Orbit C-40-ACB

Shifters:

Shimano SLX rapid fire

Front Derailleur:

n/a

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano SLX Shadow Plus GS

Crankset:

30t Race Face Aeffect

Bottom Bracket:

Race Face

Cassette:

11 – 42t Sunrace CSMS8 11-speed

Chain:

KMC X11

Brakeset:

Shimano SLX M7000

Brake Type:

hydraulic disc

Rotors:

[front] 203 mm Shimano Ice Tech centerlock, [rear] 180 mm Shimano Ice Tech centerlock

Handlebar:

Race Face Chester

Handlebar Rise:

20mm

Handlebar Width:

780mm

Grips:

GT Statement Double lock-on

Stem:

Race Face Chester

Stem Length:

40mm

Saddle:

WTB Silverado Race SL

Seatpost:

KS LEV Integra w/ remote Southpaw polycarbonate lever

Seatpost Diameter:

34.9mm

Wheelset:

WTB STP i29, tubeless compatible

Hubs:

[front] Shimano SLX, centerlock disc, [rear] Shimano Deore, centerlock disc

Front Axle:

15 x 110mm Boost thru-axle

Rear Axle:

12 x 142mm thru-axle

Tires:

Schwalbe Magic Mary Performance TL

Tire Size:

[front] 27.5 x 2.35in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.4in

Recommended Use:

all-mountain, enduro

Manufacturer Warranty:

lifetime on frame

 

2017 GT Force Alloy Expert Complete Mountain Bike

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