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Force 29 Elite
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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£2,800($3,755)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 170mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The GT Force enduro bike receives mixed reviews, praised for its innovative high-pivot suspension, stability at speed, and versatile performance on rough trails. However, criticisms include heavy weight, suboptimal component choices for the price, and some setup challenges. It's compared favorably to competitors like the Specialized Enduro and Norco Range in terms of downhill capability but falls short in climbing efficiency and build quality.
Innovative high-pivot suspension design
Stability and confidence at high speeds
Versatile performance on rough trails
Adjustable chainstay lengths for customization
Good value for frame quality in some builds
Heavy weight affects climbing efficiency
Suboptimal component choices for the price
Some setup challenges with suspension
Noisy idler pulley in lower gears
Lacks playfulness in tight corners
The GT Force is an absolute brute of a bike that yearns for the hardest and fastest descents you dare take it down.
Flow Mountain BikeThe performance of the new Force was one of the biggest surprises of the test.
BetaThe GT Force Carbon PRO LE 2022 can’t keep up with the competition.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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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.
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.
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.
Tricky to set up suspension. Not the lightest. Needs a Double Down casing rear tyre. No mullet link for shorter riders.
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. […]
Feb 2022 · Lummdog
A well-rounded enduro bike with a penchant for rowdy trails.
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
Idler noise on climbs
Questionable wheel spec at this price
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.
—The best riding Force in years…or ever?
—Geometry spot-on
—Versatile and comfortable
—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
Dec 2021 · Peter Walker
The "May the Force be with you" quote fits GT's new enduro bike like a glove, because to ride it fast, you'll need supernatural riding skills. Read the full review in our “Best Enduro bike of 2022” group test to find out what magic powers you need to tame the new GT Force on the trail and whether it will enchant you.
Plenty of freedom of movement
Adjustable chainstay length
Flimsy tire casing
Demanding handling
Poor rear suspension performance
Background noise, both up- and downhill
Dec 2021 · Jessie-May Morgan
How we got on with 160mm high-pivot suspension of the GT Force Carbon Pro LE on tight enduro trails and fast downhill tracks of Scotland.
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.
| Frame | 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 | Marzocchi Bomber Z1, 170mm, GRIP Damper, 15x110mm Boost, 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 |
| Stem | GT Alloy Stem, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm Length |
| Handlebar | GT Alloy Riser Bar, 30mm Rise, 780mm Wide, 5° Rise, 8° Back |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, Steel Rails |
| Seatpost | GT Dropkick Dropper Post, 31.6, Internal Routing, 125mm (S, M), 150mm (L, XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Fabric Funguy |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM SX Eagle Dub, 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210, 11-50T |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro M745 Hydro Disc, 203/180mm Rotors, Front: Tektro M745 Hydro Disc, 203/180mm Rotors, Rear: Tektro M745 Hydro Disc, 203/180mm Rotors Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0, 32h, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 15x110mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula 12x148mm, HG Freehub Body |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF, 29 x 2.5", EXOMaxxis Minion DHR II, 29 x 2.4", EXO |
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Last updated April 11
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