2020 GT

Force Carbon Expert

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$4,200
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 36
ShockFox Float DPX2 Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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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26 mph

Force Carbon Expert

26 mph

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Field Test: 2022 GT Force Carbon - Longer, Lower, Idler

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?

Highs
  • The faster it gets, the better it gets

  • Excellent small bump sensitivity

  • Adjustable chainstays

Lows
  • 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.

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MTB Mag
[First Ride] GT Force Carbon Elite

Aug 2021 · Ian Collins

The much anticipated, brand new GT Force Carbon made a just-in-the-nick-of-time arrival onto my doorstep, one day before its launch

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
GT Force Carbon Pro Martin Maes Edition on test – mullet setup for fast cornering

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.

Highs
  • Very agile and quick to change direction

  • Doesn't waste any energy

  • Super precise and direct

Lows
  • 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

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BikeRadar
GT Force 29 Expert review

Feb 2020 · Luke Marshall

Race-built pedigree in a well-priced package with solid kit, but disappointing brakes let it down

Highs
  • Geometry and suspension kinematics are well thought out

  • Fox fork and shock give a balanced suspension feel

  • Good spec for the price

Lows
  • 125mm dropper is a little short for a medium frame

  • TRP brakes let down a very good bike

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Flow Mountain Bike
Review | The 2020 GT Force 29 Expert Is A Rock-Devouring Monster

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.

Highs
  • Composed on steep & rough terrain

  • Quality suspension & component spec

  • Well-sorted modern geometry

Lows
  • Weight, this bike has a lot of it!

  • Can be a handful on flatter terrain

  • Inadequate chainstay protection

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Loam Wolf
Review: GT Bicycles Force 29 Pro

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.

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BIKE Magazine
Review: GT Force Carbon Pro | Bible of Bike Tests 2019

Feb 2019

The Force brings high value and EWS performance to riders who have no beef with a little beef.

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MBR
GT Force Carbon Pro review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • The new LTS suspension is very capable.

Lows
  • Too many holes in the specification.

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Specs
Build
Frame

Force Carbon 27.5” frame, 150mm Travel, BSA 73mm, LockR Pivots, Tapered Head Tube, Boost 12x148 Thru-Axle, 185x55mm Trunnion Shock Mount, ISCG05

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Fox Float 36 Performance Elite, 160mm, GRIP2, Kabolt, tapered steerer, 44mm offset

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPX2, 185 x 55, Metric Trunnion

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA

Headset

FSA NO.42, Semi Integrated, Sealed Bearing, Tapered

Stem

Alloy, 45mm

Handlebar

GT Alloy riser bar, 15mm rise, 780mm width

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails

Seatpost

GT Dropkick Dropper Post, 31.6, Internal Routing, 125mm (S, M), 150mm (L, XL)

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not Included

Grips

GT Statement2 Double Lock-on Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

Truvativ Descendent 6K, Dub, 32t, 170mm (S-L), 175mm (XL)

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1275, GX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

TRP G-Spec Trail S, hydro disc, 203/180mm rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

TRP G-Spec Trail S

Wheels
Rims

Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3, 32h, tubeless ready

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula 15x110

Rear Hub

Formula 12x148

Tires

Schwalbe Magic Mary Performance, 27.5 x 2.35", TwinSkin, Addix Compound, tubeless ready Schwalbe Hans Dampf EVO, 27.5 x 2.35", SnakeSkin, Addix Soft Compound, tubeless ready

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