Description

2017 GT Helion Carbon Expert 9R Complete Mountain Bike

 

For many of us, the name GT brings back memories of scouring the neighborhood on burly BMX bikes in search of the best curb jumps and parkside playgrounds. Now that we’re all grown up and looking for a new ride, the 2017 GT Helion Carbon Expert 9R Complete Mountain Bike blends that playful abandon we so sorely miss with modern technology built to handle full-sized trails. Possibly best conceptualized as a whip-fast 29er XC bike that can push into burlier territory, the Helion’s 110mm of rear travel and 100mm travel up front soften the bumps just enough without feeling too squishy to go fast.

GT crafts the Helion Carbon with its Force Optimized Construction (FOC) Ultra carbon, which is a weave of lightweight and exceptionally strong high-modulus carbon fibers that results in a balance of lateral rigidity, impact resilience, and minimal weight. This translates to real life as a confident, capable, and responsive ride.

The Helion’s Angle Optimized Suspension (AOS) utilizes a high-mount pivot that helps boost the suspension’s shock absorbing capabilities. It’s paired with GT’s PathLink, which cradles the crankset to limit power-sapping chain extension. Essentially, AOS isolates rear axle travel from pedaling input, which means the Helion can charge over singletrack and jump off the line without any disheartening pedal bob.

A full-suspension cross-country bike

4.3in of Angle Optimized suspension

Moderate geometry balances climbing speed and descending prowess

Carbon construction blends low weight and high stiffness

Shimano drivetrain provides precise gear shifts

 

2017 GT Helion Carbon Expert 9R Complete Mountain Bike

Frame Material:

FOC Ultra Carbon

Suspension:

Angle Optimized Suspension

Rear Shock:

Fox Performance Elite Float

Rear Travel:

110mm

Fork:

Fox Performance 32 Float SC

Front Travel:

100mm

Headset:

1-1/8 – 1-1/2 in FSA Orbit C-40-B

Shifters:

Shimano SLX rapid fire

Front Derailleur:

Shimano SLX

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus SGS

Crankset:

36 / 26t Race Face Ride

Bottom Bracket:

Race Face

Cassette:

11 – 42t Shimano SLX 11-speed

Chain:

KMC X11

Brakeset:

Shimano SLX M7000

Brake Type:

hydraulic disc

Rotors:

180 / 180mm RT-70 centerlock

Handlebar:

Race Face Ride, low rise

Handlebar Width:

760mm

Grips:

GT Statement Single lock-on

Stem:

Race Face Ride 35

Stem Length:

80mm

Saddle:

WTB Silverado Race SL, Cromoly Rail

Seatpost:

Race Face Ride

Seatpost Diameter:

31.6mm

Wheelset:

WTB STS i23 29in, tubeless compatible

Hubs:

Shimano SLX 7010 centerlock disc

Front Axle:

15 x 110mm Boost thru-axle

Rear Axle:

12 x 142mm thru-axle

Tires:

Schwalbe Racing Ralph Snakeskin TL

Tire Size:

[front] 29 x 2.25in, [rear] 29 x 2.0in

Recommended Use:

cross-country

Manufacturer Warranty:

lifetime on frame

 

2017 GT Helion Carbon Expert 9R Complete Mountain Bike

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