GT's COR All-Mountain Philosophy drives the design and spec for the 2016 GT Force Expert 27.5-inch mountain bike. The result is an all mountain ripper, as capable in a DH competition as it is attacking single-track. With Progressive Geometry--a long top tube, short stem and long front center geometry, you'll have excellent positioning and precision steering at your command for the kind of control you need descending. This bike is designed to be responsive when close encounters ensue or on unpredictable terrain. It's a design that instills a feeling of freedom on climbs, one that translates into confidence. Which means you can comfortably ride your bike all over the mountain. The Force Expert features a lightweight, rugged 6069 hyrdroformed aluminum frame and Angle Optimized Suspension System (AOS), with forged linkage and 160 mm of travel. AOS offers optimized bump compliance and delivers more efficient pedaling as it decreases the angle of response for an efficient, smooth ride. Up front, a RockShox Pike RC fork smooths your way with 160mm of travel, lockout and rebound adjustments, and the alloy steerer is tapered for durability. A Marzocchi 053 C2R, 7.5"x2.0" rear air shock has rebound adjust and lockout, and helps keep you efficient and comfortable on rutty, rocky roadsShimano Deore Rapid Fire shifters give you crisp, precise control over 20 gearing options. You won't miss a gear, because the Shimano Deore front derailleur and Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus direct-mount rear derailleur suck up slack to keep your shifting seamless. Any real descending requires real braking power, so Shimano SLX, BR-M67 brakes with metallic pads and fins come standard and offer supreme control in the coers. This brake system also conserves the life of the WTB STP i25, tubeless compatible rims, and the Continental Mountain King tires provide plenty of surface area to grip any road. Features:
6069 hyrdroformed aluminum frame and AOS Independent Drivetrain Suspension System with forged linkage and 150 mm of travel
RockShox Pike RC fork with 160mm of travel, lockout and rebound adjust, plus tapered alloy steerer and 15mm Maxle
Marzocchi 053 C2R, 7.5"x2.0" air shock with rebound adjust and lockout to keep you efficient as it helps reduce the repeated shock of a bumpy trail transferring to your back
Shimano Deore BR-M615 Servo wave disc brake system with metallic pads and centerlock rotors for supreme control in the coers
20 gearing options, Shimano Deore Rapid Fire shifters, Shimano Deore front derailleur, and Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus direct-mount rear derailleur keep you efficient while climbing or descending
WTB STP i25, tubeless compatible, 32H rims with Continental Mountain King tires for plenty of surface area to grip any road
Specifications:
bottom bracket:
RaceFace
brakes:
Shimano SLX, BR-M675 Discs, with Metallic Pads & Fins and 203mm SM-RT68 Centerlock IceTech Rotors
cassette:
Sunrace CSMS3, 10-Speed, 11-42T
chain:
KMC X10
crankset:
RaceFace Aeffect, 36/24T with Bashguard
fork:
RockShox Pike RC, 160mm Travel, with Lockout & Rebound Adjustment, Tapered Alloy Steerer and 15mm Maxle
frame:
COR All Mountain Philosophy, 6069 Hydroformed Aluminum Frame, 150mm Travel Independent Drivetrain AOS Suspension System, with Forged Linkage, Pivots,1-1/8" to 1-1/2" Integrated Head Tube, and 12 x 142mm Maxle Dropouts
front derailleur:
Shimano Deore, FD-M617-D
grips/tape:
GT Statement Double Lock-on Grips
handlebar:
RaceFace Chester, 20mm Rise, 780mm Width
headset:
Orbit C-40-ACB
levers:
Shimano SLX, BL-M675
pedals:
N/A
rear derailleur:
Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus, Direct Mount, RD-M786-D, GS Cage
rear shock:
Marzocchi 053 C2R, 7.5"x2.0" Air Shock, with Rebound Adjust & Lockout
saddle:
WTB Silverado Race SL, with Chromoly Rails
seatpost:
KS LEV Integra, 34.9mm with Remote
shifters:
Shimano SLX, SL-M670, Rapid Fire
stem:
RaceFace Chester, 40mm Length
tires:
Continental Mountain King 27.5"x2.4", Folding Bead