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2018 GT

Pantera Elite

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,299
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSLX
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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22 mph

Pantera Elite

26 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
GT Pantera Expert first ride review

Sep 2017 · Guy Kesteven

With a 740/750mm bar and shorter stem swapped in, the Pantera feels on point for steep, techy climbing or swift dispatch of swerving singletrack to make the most of that plus tyre float and speed sustain. . .

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MTBR
GT Pantera 27.5 Plus hardtail first ride

Jun 2016 · Francis Cebedo

We're often asked by beginnners or intermediate riders what bike to get and it's often a balance between budget and interest level. These new Plus hardtails by GT offer a very attractive option now with their attractive price and versatility. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

All New 6061 T6 Aluminum Frame, w/ Triple Triangle? Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Disc Brake Mounts, and Zerostack tapered 1 1/8-1 1/2Head Tube, 27.5 + Design

Fork

NEW Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 120mm Travel, Lock Out w/ Rebound adjust, Motion Control Compression Adjust, Tapered Alloy Steerer, Magnesium lowers, 32MM Stanchions, 15mm Thru-Axle

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

FSA BB-7100

Headset

Intergrated seal bearing, 1-1/8? UPPER + 1-1/2? LOWER

Stem

All Terra 1 1/8" Threadless, 3D Forged, 4-Bolt W/ CNC Face Plate, 7? Rise, 31.8mm Clamp

Handlebar

All Terra Riser Bar, Double Butted, 740mm Width, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp

Saddle

WTB Silverado Sport

Seatpost

All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

GT Slim Line Flat Pedal

Grips

GT Statement

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX Shadow Plus 11spd

Crank

NEW Comet Modular 1X Direct Mount MegaExo Boost148, 30T with BB-7100

Shifters

Shimano SLX 11spd

Cassette

Sunrace CS-MX8, 11-46T, 11-Speed Cassette with 40 & 46t alloy cogs

Chain

KMC X11-1

Brakes

(F) Shimano BR-M365, Hydraulic Disc, W/ 160mm Rotor SM-RT26, (R) Shimano BR-M365, Hydraulic Disc, W/ 160mm Rotor SM-RT26, Rear: (F) Shimano BR-M365, Hydraulic Disc, W/ 160mm Rotor SM-RT26, (R) Shimano BR-M365, Hydraulic Disc, W/ 160mm Rotor SM-RT26

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

Alex ACG35 Double Wall, 32H 27.5 +, disc specific 35mm internal width

Front Hub

(F) All Terra Alloy Disc, W/15mm thru Axle Boost 110, (R) All Terra Alloy Cassette Disc, W/ Quick Release, Boost QR141

Tires

Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance, Folding, 27.5x2.8" (F/R)

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