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Force 29 Expert
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,700| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | TRP Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The GT Force is a versatile enduro bike that excels in aggressive terrain, offering a balanced suspension feel and modern geometry. It's praised for its competitive price and solid performance, though its weight and some component choices are noted drawbacks. The bike shines on descents but can feel sluggish on climbs and flatter terrain.
Composed on steep & rough terrain
Quality suspension & component spec
Well-sorted modern geometry
Very agile and quick to change direction
Competitive price for the performance
Hefty weight affects climbing efficiency
Some components like brakes and dropper post could be improved
Requires a committed riding style for high-speed stability
GT has made a really capable bike with the Force 29 Expert at a very competitive price. An ideal first enduro bike.
BikeRadarFor those who are all about the descents, the steeper and rowdier the better, then you’ll be able to reap the many benefits of this composed, well-balanced and solid machine.
Flow Mountain BikeThe GT Force Carbon is reminiscent of a terrier – fast, nimble and full of confidence!
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Sep 2021 · Henry Quinney
The new GT Force ticks all the boxes on the modern enduro bike checklist, but does that mean it rides well?
The faster it gets, the better it gets
Excellent small bump sensitivity
Adjustable chainstays
It doesn't shine on slower, jankier trails
Seat tube length could be shorter. The dropper post's travel is adjustable, but it'd be nice to not need to reduce it at all.
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,
Aug 2019
GT dips its toe in the crowded pool of long-travel 29ers, aiming to make a splash with this progressive, aluminum, high-value, big-wheel version of the Force ... Cannonball!
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 Alloy 29” frame, 150mm travel, BSA 73mm, LockR Pivots, Tapered Head Tube, Boost 12x148 Thru-Axle, 185x55mm Trunnion Shock Mount, ISCG05 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float Performance 36, 170mm, GRIP Damper, 3Pos, Kabolt, 44mm offset Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Float DPX2 185x55mm, 3Pos-Adj, Metric Trunnion Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Headset | FSA NO.42, Semi Integrated, Sealed Bearing, Tapered |
| Stem | Alloy, 45mm |
| Handlebar | Spank Oozy 780 Trail, 30mm rise, 780mm width |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Shallow, steel rails |
| Seatpost | GT Dropkick Dropper Post, 31.6, Internal Routing, 125mm (S, M), 150mm (L, XL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | GT Statement2 Double Lock-on Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Eagle, 30T, 170mm(S-L) 175mm(XL) |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275, GX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Front: TRP G-Spec Trail S hydro disc, 203/180mm rotors, Rear: TRP G-Spec Trail S hydro disc, 203/180mm rotors Type: TRP Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Stan's NoTubes Flow S1, 32h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 15x110 |
| Rear Hub | Formula 12x148 |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF, 29 x 2.5", 3C Compound, EXO+, tubeless ready Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29 x 2.4", 3C Compound, EXO+, tubeless ready |
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