its hard to beat this bike in value and performance,this bike is a great climber rig i love going up hill and this bike deliver with out any fancy sock or fork adjustment,it just need to be pedal,i ride arizona deset trails they are hard and unforgiven,and this bike its taking abuse and its holding well,my next steep will be wheels upgrade,2 pound lither than stock,so i can climb way more faster,gt force is a great bike and i love it
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Submitted by
byronwk
a Weekend Warrior
from fayetteville, ar, usa Date Reviewed: August 14, 2009
Favorite Trail:
slaughterpen, bentonville.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2300.00
Purchased At:
louis and clark outf
Strengths:
Great at cornering. The suspension feels a little less than what it says but gives the bike an extremely smooth ride. The SLX crankset is amazing.
Weaknesses:
The 6 inches of suspension feels more like 5 in. and the shock seems to leak air every now and then. Some creeking noises when pedaling uphill but nothing too noticible.
Bike Setup:
Stock, except for shimano dx pedals.
Bottom Line:
I've had a blast tearing up the trails with this bike.
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Submitted by
motogsxr
a Weekend Warrior
from San Francisco Date Reviewed: July 16, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
The I-Drive works great! Almost little to no peddle bob when on seat. Soaked up all the bumps, drops, jumps I could throw at it.
The Nevegal tires seem to grip very well.
Weaknesses:
Didn't get RP23 rear shock - Not really a weakness but wanted to state it.
No other weaknesses thus far
Similar Products Used:
Marin Bobcat
Bike Setup:
Force 2.0 w/SRAM X.9 components
Rock Shox Revelation Fork
Fox Float R
Nevegal Tires
SRAM X.9 Shifters & Derailers
Bottom Line:
This is a lot of bike for the price. It was listed for $2,499 at Performance but I was able to pick it up for $1,800 out the door after all of their sale promotions.
I'm just now getting back into Mountain biking and taking more technical trails. This is a great solid bike. I haven't had any creaking issues yet, didn't go through any water yet :)
You want a really great quality, solid, and stable bike...pick this up.
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Submitted by
Justcruizing
a Downhiller
from Cape Town Date Reviewed: October 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Hidden in the hills of George
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1700.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Traders
Strengths:
Built quality, value, suspension simple to set up, handles well in tight single track, easy to throw around. Feels much lighter than it looks. Floats over ruts and bumps nicely.
Weaknesses:
Lock out would have been great up front. Handle Bars weight more than the frame...well almost. Chuck them. Still might be a little long for some. I ride a small.
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher Sugar 2, Gary Fisher 2+, Gary Fisher Cake DLX 1
Bike Setup:
I've set this up for trail riding...I like the Nevegals however chucked everything but the suspension....New Avid Elexir' CR's, Full X.O, Titec Pluto Carbon Bar, American Classic Rims with Stans. Kept the WTB rocket that is for now. New Aerozine crank.
Bottom Line:
I've ridden full suspension for 10 years now...I planned on getting the latest GF Roscoe 1 but the price!!!man! it's steep.....this bike climbs like a 3.8inch pony. Still not sure if it really is a 5.5 inch. My GF DLX 1 seemed to have more rear suspension when the going got tough however this nips into corners very quickly sadly lacking in the GF and I'll be using it for long enduro rides and getting my fitness back so it's perfect. Got it down to 12.7 kg and heading for 12.5 after chucking stem, seatpost and WTB Rocket for ti version plus a Alu bolt kit soon. Chucked the LX crank and thrown on a Aerozine orange anodized adjustable crank length. looks insane! overall I'm very happy with the bike. Is this a all Mountain bike....mmmmmm Don't buy it if you want to rip downhill...buy it if you want a bike that does it all accept hard tec trails or downhill riding. Obviously this won't replace your downhill bike.
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Submitted by
gt jorgito
a Cross Country Rider
from Oklahoma City, Ok. US of A Date Reviewed: July 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Turkey Mountain, Tulsa
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
Bike One Okc
Strengths:
This frame is extremely stiff and agile for its weight (30lbs) and travel (6 in.). I have always been a GT fan, and I believe GT has a winner in the Force and Sanction series. LX components work amazingly well. Fox fork and shock are amazing.
Weaknesses:
No weaknesses, just preferences. I don't care much for the nevegals. I like a fast rolling tire. The Nevs are too knobby for me, but it is a preference. The tires are not bad just not for me.
Similar Products Used:
Older GT I-drives, Jamis XLT, Gt Hardtails.
Bike Setup:
All stock but switching to Hutcinson Pythons in a 2.3 and maybe tubeless wheels in the near future.
Bottom Line:
The bike rides great and it is quick off the saddle. Roots and rocks are easily run over. There is no pedal feedback noticed even in some of the rough washboard stuff. I love this bike. My I-Drive Team is finally taking a much needed rest.
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