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Force Carbon Frameset
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$2,000| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150mm rear |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 27.5″ |
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.
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
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.
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 | Force Carbon 27.5” frame, 150mm Travel, BSA 73mm, LockR Pivots, Tapered Head Tube, Boost 12x148 Thru-Axle, 185x55mm Trunnion Shock Mount, ISCG05 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite, 3POS-Adj. 185x50, Metric Trunnion Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | FSA NO.42, Semi Integrated, Sealed Bearing, Tapered |
First added November 19
Last updated February 21
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