2013 GT Fury 3.0 weight?

Rob-Bob

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#2 · Aug 16, 2014

If its your first downhill bike don't worry about the weight. A 40 + lb. bike was the norm just a couple of years ago and nobody had problems with them..Just get your bike and enjoy some d.h. trails.

 

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bobinitacnh

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#3 · Aug 16, 2014

I have a 2013 GT Fury 3.0 size small and it weighs around 37-38ish pounds (I wasn't using the most accurate scale)

I have to agree with Rob-Bob. Weight doesn't matter on your first DH bike. The Fury is my first true DH bike (had a Scott Voltage before) and the only time I've even thought about the weight is when loading the bike into my car.

 

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Geoff Smith Discussion starter

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#4 · Aug 16, 2014

I just wanted to make sure that it feels as nimble as his, I ride a hardtail right now and it's really nimble and light, I dont want to loose a lot of that by switching to a downhill bike

 

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bobinitacnh

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#5 · Aug 16, 2014

If you're looking for something nimble, a long travel single crown bike like the aforementioned Airborne Toxin would be a good fit. Also, if it's your first downhill bike, you might want to look at a used bike because you will probably be falling a lot. Trashing a new bike is never a good feeling.

 

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Geoff Smith Discussion starter

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#6 · Aug 16, 2014

I was planning on buying the toxin, I just wanted to make sure that I didn't weigh to much compared to my friends gt fury. I've been riding downhill for many years now, but I have always rented, since DH bikes cost a ton, I don't really have to wory about falling very much

 

StopStaring@myUnit

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#7 · Aug 21, 2014

42lb in a large frame. I have the exact bike.