Compare: 2021 GT Force 29 Elite vs Force 29 Expert vs Force 29 Pro vs Force Carbon Team

Overview
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Force 29 Elite2021 GT	Force 29 Expert2021 GT	Force 29 Pro2021 GT	Force Carbon Team2021 GT

MSRP	$2,800	$3,800	($4,743)	($6,099)
Where to Buy	$1,750 38% off At Jenson USA	$2,265 40% off At Jenson USA $2,100 40% off At Jenson USA	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Enduro	Enduro	Enduro	Enduro
	5.4	5.7	6.0	7.6
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon
Fork	Marzocchi Bomber Z1	Fox Performance Float 38	Fox Factory Float 38	Fox Factory Float 38
Shock	Fox Float DPX2 Performance	Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite	Fox Float X2 Factory	Fox Float X2 Factory
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SX Eagle	NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	XT, SLX	XTR, XT
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	170mm	170mm	170mm	150mm
Rear Travel	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm
Brand Site	gtbicycles.com	gtbicycles.com	gtbicycles.com	gtbicycles.com

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Gear Range

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

(climbing)

25 mph

Force 29 Elite

25 mph

Force 29 Expert

28 mph

Force 29 Pro

26 mph

Force Carbon Team

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Force 29 Elite2021 GT	Force 29 Expert2021 GT	Force 29 Pro2021 GT	Force Carbon Team2021 GT

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	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	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	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
Fork	Marzocchi Bomber Z1, 170mm, GRIP Damper, 15x110mm Boost, 44mm Offset Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float Performance 38, 170mm, 3-Pos Adj, 15x110mm Boost, 44mm Offset Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float Factory 38, 170mm, Grip2, 15x110 Boost, 44mm Offset Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float Factory 38, 150mm, Grip2, 15x110 Boost, 44mm Offset Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	Fox Performance Float DPX2 185x55mm, 3Pos-Adj, Metric Trunnion Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Performance Elite Float DPX2 185x55mm Trunnion, 3Pos-Adj Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Factory Float X2, 185x55mm Trunnion, 2Pos-Adj Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Factory Float X2, 185x55mm Trunnion, 2Pos-Adj Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB BSA	SRAM DUB BSA	Shimano BSA MT800	Shimano BSA MT800
Headset	FSA No.42	FSA No.42	FSA No.42	FSA No.42
Stem	GT Alloy Stem, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm Length	GT Alloy Stem, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm Length	GT Alloy Stem, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm Length	Raceface Aeffect R35, 40mm
Handlebar	GT Alloy Riser Bar, 30mm Rise, 780mm Wide, 5° Rise, 8° Back	GT Alloy Riser Bar, 30mm Rise, 780mm Wide, 5° Rise, 8° Back	GT Alloy Riser Bar, 30mm Rise, 780mm Wide, 5° Rise, 8° Back	Raceface Turbine R, 35x780mm, 20mm Rise
Saddle	Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, Steel Rails	Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, Steel Rails	Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, Steel Rails	Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, Steel Rails
Seatpost	GT Dropkick Dropper Post, 31.6, Internal Routing, 125mm (S, M), 150mm (L, XL)	GT Dropkick Dropper Post, 31.6, Internal Routing, 125mm (S, M), 150mm (L, XL)	GT Dropkick Dropper Post, 31.6, Internal Routing, 125mm (S, M), 150mm (L, XL)	Fox Transfer Factory, 31.6mm, Stealth
Pedals	Not included	Not included	Not included	Not included
Grips	Fabric Funguy	Fabric Funguy	Fabric Funguy	Fabric Funguy

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM SX Eagle	SRAM NX Eagle	Shimano Deore XT M8100	Shimano XTR 9100
Crank	SRAM SX Eagle Dub, 32t	Truvativ Descendent 6K, Dub, 32t	Shimano FCM511, 32T	Shimano FCM511, 32T
Shifters	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano SLX, 12-speed	Shimano XT, 12-speed
Cassette	SRAM PG-1210, 11-50T	SRAM PG-1230, 11-50T	Shimano XT 8100, 10-51T	Shimano XT 8100, 10-51T
Chain	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano XT, 12-Speed	Shimano XT, 12-Speed
Brakes	Tektro M745 Hydro Disc, 203/180mm Rotors	SRAM Code R Hydro Disc, 200/180mm Centerline Rotors	Shimano XT 8120 Hydro Disc, 203/180mm MT800 Rotors	Shimano XTR 9120 Hydro Disc, 203/180mm MT900 Rotors

Wheels

Rims	WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0, 32h, Tubeless Ready	Stan's NoTubes Flow S1, 32h, Tubeless Ready	Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3, 32h, Tubeless Ready	Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3, 32h, Tubeless Ready
Spokes	Stainless Steel, 14g	Stainless Steel, 14g	Stainless Steel, 14g	Stainless Steel, 14g
Front Hub	Formula 15x110mm	Formula 15x110mm	Shimano SLX HBM7110, 15x110mm, 32h, Centerlock	Stan's NoTubes Neo 15x110, Centerlock, 32h
Rear Hub	Formula 12x148mm, HG Freehub Body	SRAM MTH746, 12x148mm, 32h, HG Freehub Body	Shimano SLX FHM7110, 12x148mm, Microspline Freehub	Stan's NoTubes Neo 12x148mm, Centerlock, Microspline Freehub
Tires	Maxxis Minion DHF, 29 x 2.5", EXOMaxxis Minion DHR II, 29 x 2.4", EXO	Maxxis Minion DHF, 29 x 2.5", 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29 x 2.4", 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+	Maxxis Minion DHF, 29 x 2.5", 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29 x 2.4", 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+	Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29 x 2.35", Addix SoftSchwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5 x 2.35", Addix Soft

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