2019 GT
Force Carbon Expert
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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| MSRP | $4,200 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Oct 2020 · Christoph Bayer
Martin Maes is undoubtedly one of the fastest riders on the pro circuit and is causing a stir in both the enduro and downhill scene. He was one of the first riders to use a mullet setup. We were really excited to see how a replica of his modified GT Force Carbon Pro would fare on the trail.
Very agile and quick to change direction
Doesn't waste any energy
Super precise and direct
Brake rotors too small for (heavy) riders who are on the brakes more
Not a lot of reserves for big hits – you'll have to absorb those with your body
Top tube height and long seat tube limit your mobility
Feb 2020 · Luke Marshall
Race-built pedigree in a well-priced package with solid kit, but disappointing brakes let it down
Geometry and suspension kinematics are well thought out
Fox fork and shock give a balanced suspension feel
Good spec for the price
125mm dropper is a little short for a medium frame
TRP brakes let down a very good bike
Feb 2020
The Force 29 isn't just an up-scaled version of the 27.5in version. Instead, the Force 29 gets a longer fork, a slacker head angle, more reach and a steeper seat angle, bringing it right up to date alongside the competition. How does that play out on the trail though? Read on for the full review.
Composed on steep & rough terrain
Quality suspension & component spec
Well-sorted modern geometry
Weight, this bike has a lot of it!
Can be a handful on flatter terrain
Inadequate chainstay protection
Dec 2019
The GT Bicycles Force 29 is a brutish, all mountain 29er built with gravity-fiends in mind. It has some great characteristics but also some traits that could make it a bit much for certain applications.
Sep 2019 · Simon Silver
At the end of April, we hopped on board the GT Force 27.5″ for a long term review of the bike. We have been testing the Expert tier build, which retails for $4,199.99. Read on for our long term impressions, and a riding video highlighting some of the trails and terrain we tested the bike on. Details 27.5″ wheel size Carbon fiber front end / Aluminum rear end 160mm front / 150mm rear travel LTS suspension with Horst link Boost front and rear hub spacing Four sizes: XS / S/ M / L Metric shock sizing $ 4,199 USD Clockwise,
Feb 2019
The Force brings high value and EWS performance to riders who have no beef with a little beef.
Jan 2019 · Alan Muldoon
While £4k represents the starting point for some carbon enduro bikes, with GT you get the top of the range model. That model is the GT Force Carbon Pro.
The new LTS suspension is very capable.
Too many holes in the specification.
| Frame | All New Force Carbon, 150mm rear wheel travel, Carbon front/ Alloy rear frame, Boost 148 rear spacing, ISCG05 mounts, lockR pivots, Metric Trunnion shock mounts, coil shock compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC, 160mm, Charger Damper, DebonAir, 15x110mm, tapered steerer, 46mm offset Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RL, 185x55mm, Debonair, Metric Trunnion Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 73mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40-ACB |
| Stem | All Terra, 1-1/8" Threadless, 3D Forged, 31.8mm, 7° Rise, 60mm |
| Handlebar | All Terra Alloy Riser, Double-butted 6061, 15mm rise, 780mm |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport |
| Seatpost | KS Lev Si dropper, Southpaw Lever, 31.6mm, 100mm (S) 125mm (M) 150mm (L-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | GT Statement2 Double Lock-on Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ Descendant 7K, Dub, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 1x12 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275, GX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 12spd |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R hydro disc, 200/180mm Centerline Rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R hydro disc |
| Rims | Stan's NoTubes Flow S1, 32h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | All Terra Alloy Sealed 15x110 front, 12x148 rear |
| Rear Hub | All Terra Alloy Sealed, Boost front and rear |
| Tires | Schwalbe Magic Mary Performance, 27.5 x 2.35", tubeless ready |
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