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Helion Expert 9R
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,200| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Dec 2015 · Rob Weaver
An impressively capable frame, which outshines some of its components when pushed hard. Quite heavy though. Buy if you want something a little chunkier than most xc bikes, and are willing to make a few tweaks to maximise its potential
Gutsy, lively ride, impressively stiff frame
Frame can take more punishment than some of the kit
Dec 2014 · Christoph Bayer
Having presented new models in the 130-150mm suspension range last year, it was high time for GT to give its short-travel models a makeover. The result is the completely new GT Helion, which replaces the well-known Zaskar models. We had a chance to take a closer look at the newcomer in GT’s lineup. This Test […]
Nov 2014
Gone are the days where you needed loads of suspension travel to let you go bloody fast off road. A bike with top quality short-travel suspension, dialled geometry in a stiff and responsive frame is so incredibly capable of a fast ride. The GT Helion is one bike that knows its place: it’s not a …
Faster than a hardtail.
Fantastic rear suspension.
Holds momentum through singletrack like you've got a strong tailwind.
Climbs trails with rapid pace.
Non-tubeless.
The trade off for climbing speed, is a nervous descender.
We missed a dropper post at times.
Jun 2014 · Gregg Kato
GT has a new XC bike called the Helion Carbon Pro that is targeted towards the aggressive cross country rider. Other new bikes for 2015 include the Force X and the Sensor X. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | 6061-T6 Hydroformed Aluminum Frame, 110mm AOS Suspension System 1 1/8"-1 1/2" Integrated Head Tube, and 12x142mm Maxle Dropouts |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance 32 Float SC 29", 100mm Travel, 15QR x 110mm, Remote Lockout & Rebound Adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Elite Float Air Shock, w/ Rebound Adjust & Remote Lockout Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40-ACB |
| Stem | All Terra, 1-1/8" Threadless, 6? Rise, 31.8mm Clamp, 80mm |
| Handlebar | All Terra AL6061 DB, 740mm, 0 Rise, 31.8mm Clamp |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race SL, Cromoly Rail |
| Seatpost | Race Face Ride, 31.6x375mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | GT Statement Single Lock-on Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SLX Shadow Plus GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
| Crank | Race Face Ride, 36/26T, 2x11 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, Rapid Fire |
| Cassette | Sunrace 11-Speed, 11-42T |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M506 Hydraulic Disc 180/180mm Centerlock Rotor Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rims | WTB STP i23 29", Tubeless Compatible, 32H |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | (F) Shimano SLX, HB-M618-B, Centerlock Disc, 15x110mm Thru Axle, (R)SLX Centerlock 12x142 |
| Rear Hub | (F) Shimano SLX, HB-M618-B, Centerlock Disc, 15x110mm Thru Axle, (R)SLX Centerlock 12x142 |
| Tires | (F) Schwalbe Racing Ralph Snakeskin 29x2.25" Folding TL-Easy, (R) 29x2.0" Folding TL-Easy |
First added June 29
Last updated June 29
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