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GT i-Drive 4 3.0 XC Full Suspension


  • Average Rating: 4.33/5
  • # of Reviews: 6

Product Description

  • Frame: GT i-Drive 4 6061 heat treated full suspension frame
  • Stem: GT 4 bolt face with Tig welded extension and clamp
  • Grips: GT Lock Down
  • Headset: FSA Integrated, sealed angular contact bearing
  • Saddle: SDG Bel Air
  • Seat Post: SL Alloy Micro adjust
  • Seat Clamp: GT Alum QR


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Reviews 1 - 6 (6 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Orbitz a Cross Country Rider from Spokane, WA, USA

Date Reviewed: February 3, 2012

Strengths:    Perfect fit. I love the i-drive. Components are great for the price.

Weaknesses:    Little heavier frame but is tough as nails.

Bottom Line:   
Buy one if you can. They rock!

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Favorite Trail:   nine-mile

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $600.00

Purchased At:   private party

Similar Products Used:   Specialized FSR

Bike Setup:   Large frame with stock components.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by kimchigang a Cross Country Rider from s.korea daegu

Date Reviewed: February 6, 2011

Bottom Line:   
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cannondale? lefty? ?? ?? ??? system??? ??

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Duration Product Used:   6 months



Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Daymo120 a Weekend Warrior from Galway Ireland

Date Reviewed: August 14, 2009

Strengths:    Incredibly durable with great suspension, front and back. Recently went on a 9 mile difficult mountain trail and thought the bike held up great.

Weaknesses:    A trifle on the heavy side

Bottom Line:   
I find the whole gear change system to be great, especially when cycling uphill.

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Favorite Trail:   Oughterard

Duration Product Used:   2 Years

Price Paid:    $1200.00

Purchased At:   Chainreaction Cycles



Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by andrem a Weekend Warrior from South Africa

Date Reviewed: August 15, 2008

Strengths:    Strong reputation of I-drive system, affordable compared to other full suspension bikes. Adjustable suspension in front and lockout, Fox air shock at the back is always a treat. Crank brothers make good pedals too!

Weaknesses:    Looks like dirt can get into the pivot holes, but time will tell. Heavier than the other bikes I've been riding, but this is less than half the price! Will update as I ride it.

Bottom Line:   
Very good value for the money. This is a very good bike for someone getting into the full suspension scene.

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Favorite Trail:   Big Induna

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Purchased At:   Secondhand but like

Similar Products Used:   Cannondale Prophet & Scalpel.

Bike Setup:   Stock.


Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Jamie Sullivan a Cross Country Rider from Boulder CO USA

Date Reviewed: August 4, 2006

Strengths:    The bike is comes equipped with great componentry, has awesome components for the money

Weaknesses:    the I-Drive line has a very messed up geometry. I am 6 foot, and the size small has the right stand over, but is obviously too small. The large is the right size, but is very uncomfortable, stand over-wise

Bottom Line:   
If you have very long legs, this is a great bike at a great price, however, if you vaguely resemble a human being, the bike will probably be uncomfortable

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Favorite Trail:   Tipperary Creek, Winter Park

Duration Product Used:   Tested or demo'ed only

Similar Products Used:   Ironhorse Azure, Specialized FSR

Bike Setup:   Stock, in store


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by XC Runner a Cross Country Rider from Wichita KS,

Date Reviewed: June 28, 2006

Strengths:    The i-drive system is awsome at climbing, no problems with hills packed or over loose rock, awsome awsome!! Locking grips from the factory! Fast, responsive turning. Great components for under $1,500. This bike is good for all types of riders beginner to expert racer. GT is on its way back with this line of bikes.

Weaknesses:    A little on the heavy side, and I found that climbing while seated allows the i-drive system to perform better. If you stand up and pump you get a little slippage on the rear.

Bottom Line:   
For the money you can't find a new bike with all the features that this bike has. If your looking for a bike to work hard for you this bike will do it. Up hill down hill, this bike does the job. Give GT a try.

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Favorite Trail:   Camp Horizon

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $1300.00

Purchased At:   GT Bikes

Similar Products Used:   Specalized Hardrok

Bike Setup:   Avid mech. discs, Rock shox J4 with u turn for travel and rebound control, fox floating shock, deore LX shifters



Reviews 1 - 6 (6 Reviews Total)

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