2021 GT

Force Carbon Team

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRPA$8,999 (about $6,099)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 150mm
ForkFox Factory Float 38
ShockFox Float X2 Factory
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXTR, XT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Lowest gear

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26 mph

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26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
A FORCE TO BE WRECKONED WITH: GT’S NEW FORCE ENDURO BIKE REVIEWED - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Jul 2022 · Ron Koch

This newest iteration of their Force enduro platform utilizes a modified version of the legendary, tried-and-true LTS suspension and has a radically different-looking drivetrain modification that GT claims extracts more performance from the design than ever before.

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BikeRadar
GT Force Carbon Pro review

Jun 2022 · Robin Weaver

The Force might not offer the best value or be the fastest on the climbs, but its ability to soak up the hits makes it a seriously rapid descender

Highs
  • Rear suspension works incredibly well on rough trails

  • Decent fork, shock and tyres

  • Nice geometry

  • You can alter chainstay lengths

Lows
  • Gearing and wheels could be better considering the price

  • Not the best climber when the going gets steep

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Loam Wolf
Review: GT Bicycles Force Carbon Pro LE

Apr 2022 · Drew Rohde

GT have delivered on their claims of making an enduro bike for big hitters and gravity hogs as the Force Carbon Pro charges hard and thoroughly enjoys steep and rowdy descents.

Highs
  • A step in the right direction

  • Fast and fun

  • Stability at speed

  • Loves steeps

  • GT’s back!

Lows
  • Some spec/finish oversights

  • High pivot drawbacks

  • Value

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MBR
The GT Force Carbon Pro LE review - MBR

Apr 2022 · Alan Muldoon

The thoroughly redesigned new GT Force Carbon Pro LE is the brand's new 29er enduro race bike with a carbon front end and alloy rear.

Highs
  • Rides like a regular bike. Balanced riding position. No adaptation time required as the axle path isn’t so rearward as to feel too different. Good stiffness to flex response.

Lows
  • Tricky to set up suspension. Not the lightest. Needs a Double Down casing rear tyre. No mullet link for shorter riders.

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed // GT Force Carbon

Mar 2022 · Blake Nielsen

It has to be said that this is one of the most eye catching GT’s we have seen in a very long time. The 2022 Force Carbon features an entirely new frame and cosmetically it’s a stunner for sure. Words // Blake Nielsen  Photos // Matt Staggs What are the frame details like up close when you explore it in the flesh? GT have long been innovators with their frame and suspension designs, the new Force carbon is no exception. […]

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Vital MTB
2022 GT Force Carbon Pro LE Bike

Feb 2022 · Lummdog

A well-rounded enduro bike with a penchant for rowdy trails.

Highs
  • Well-mannered descender

  • A versatile high-pivot bike

  • Silent on the downhills

  • Robust design and feel

  • A big bike that can be your one bike

Lows
  • Idler noise on climbs

  • Questionable wheel spec at this price

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Beta
The Beta Tests: GT Force

Jan 2022 · Nicole Formosa

The new GT Force needed an overhaul, and the direction designers took has resulted in the best-performing enduro bike GT has put out in years.

Highs
  • —The best riding Force in years…or ever?

  • —Geometry spot-on

  • —Versatile and comfortable

Lows
  • —Cockpit and dropper parts choices are a bit lacking, especially for the price tag

  • —Performance matches that of more premium competition, but the builds don’t

  • —Heavy

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Flow Mountain Bike
GT Force Review | A high pivot bruiser that eats rocks for breakfast

Jan 2022

The latest GT Force has adopted new-school geometry and a trendy high-pivot suspension design, putting this bike on the map for enduro racers and hard-hitting gravity riders. There's a lot to be excited about, but as we found out, it isn't without its faults. Read on for our GT Force review.

Highs
  • Insanely fast descender

  • Active suspension devours square-edge hits

  • Confidence-inspiring handling

  • Masses of traction & high-speed stability

  • Remarkably good on technical climbing features

  • Adjustable dropout is a great feature

Lows
  • Wheels are not ready for the punishment this bike can dish out

  • BYO tubeless inserts or tougher tyres

  • It's a drag on the climbs and the flats

  • Unrefined cable routing

  • Sluggish dropper post

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Geometry
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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 Factory 38, 150mm, Grip2, 15x110 Boost, 44mm Offset

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Factory Float X2, 185x55mm Trunnion, 2Pos-Adj

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BSA MT800

Headset

FSA No.42

Stem

Raceface Aeffect R35, 40mm

Handlebar

Raceface Turbine R, 35x780mm, 20mm Rise

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, Steel Rails

Seatpost

Fox Transfer Factory, 31.6mm, Stealth

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not included

Grips

Fabric Funguy

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR 9100

Crank

Shimano FCM511, 32T

Shifters

Shimano XT, 12-speed

Cassette

Shimano XT 8100, 10-51T

Chain

Shimano XT, 12-Speed

Brakes

Shimano XTR 9120 Hydro Disc, 203/180mm MT900 Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3, 32h, Tubeless Ready

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Stan's NoTubes Neo 15x110, Centerlock, 32h

Rear Hub

Stan's NoTubes Neo 12x148mm, Centerlock, Microspline Freehub

Tires

Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29 x 2.35", Addix SoftSchwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5 x 2.35", Addix Soft

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