Description

2017 GT Force Carbon Pro Complete Mountain Bike

 

Reveling in all-mountain terrain, GT’s 2017 Force Carbon Pro Complete Mountain Bike pairs the childhood joy we’ve long associated with the brand with the high-end construction and precise componentry we now expect in our adult-sized trail adventures. SRAM’s one-by drivetrain changes gears while powerful hydraulic brakes, a dropper post, and the tubeless reliability of Stan’s NoTubes Flow MK3 hoops all pitch in to make this bike the capable all-mountain rig you’ve been looking for.

GT crafts the Force 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 stiff, responsive ride that won’t feel like pushing a tank when the trail angles skyward.

The Force Carbon’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’ 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 Carbon can charge over singletrack and jump off the line without any disheartening pedal bob.

A climb-friendly all-mountain machine

6in of responsive Angle Optimized suspension

Slack head tube is stable through bigger lines

Carbon construction blends light weight and stiffness

SRAM drivetrain provides precise gear shifts

 

2017 GT Force Carbon Pro Complete Mountain Bike

Frame Material:

FOC Ultra Carbon

Suspension:

Angle Optimized Suspension

Rear Shock:

RockShox Monarch Plus RCT3

Rear Travel:

150mm

Fork:

RockShox Pike RCT3

Front Travel:

160mm

Headset:

1-1/8 – 1-1/2in FSA Orbit C-40-ACB

Shifters:

SRAM X1 1×11 Trigger

Front Derailleur:

n/a

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM X01 11-speed

Crankset:

30t Race Face Turbine

Bottom Bracket:

Race Face

Cassette:

10 – 42t SRAM XG 1150 11-speed

Chain:

SRAM PC-X1

Brakeset:

SRAM Guide RS

Brake Type:

hydraulic disc

Rotors:

[front] 200mm SRAM Centerline, [rear] 180mm SRAM Centerline

Handlebar:

Race Face Atlas 35

Handlebar Rise:

10mm

Handlebar Width:

800mm

Grips:

GT Statement Double Lock-on

Stem:

Race Face Atlas 35

Stem Length:

50mm

Saddle:

WTB Silverado Race SL

Seatpost:

RockShox Reverb Stealth

Seatpost Diameter:

34.9mm

Seat Collar:

38.1mm All Terra Alloy QR

Wheelset:

[rims] Stan’s NoTubes Flow MK3

Hubs:

[front] DT Swiss 350, [rear] DT Swiss 350 w/ 36t star ratchet driver

Front Axle:

15 x 110mm Boost thru-axle

Rear Axle:

12 x 142mm thru-axle

Tires:

Schwalbe Magic Mary Performance TL

Tire Size:

27.5 x 2.35in

Recommended Use:

enduro, all-mountain

Manufacturer Warranty:

lifetime on frame

 

2017 GT Force Carbon Pro Complete Mountain Bike

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