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Force Carbon Expert (2010-2011), RRP £3499.99

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GT says

With the unbelievable climbing ability of our patented Independent Drivetrain suspension, partnered with the incredible stiffness and durability of carbon, the Mid-level Force Carbon Expert really is the fastest-climbing, hardest-driving bike on the mountain.

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About this bike

Type	Mountain / XC
Gender/Age	Men
Production years	2010-2011
RRP	£3,499.99
Sizes	X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large (Frame size guide)
Colours	Carbon / Silver
Frame type	Full Suspension
Frame material	Carbon Fibre
Frame description	GT designed carbon monocoque frame with Independent Drivetrain suspension. 6.0 inches of rear wheel travel. With forged I-link, standardized bearings and modular dropout system.
Gears	27
Fork Travel	110 - 150 mm
Rear Travel	6.0"
Wheel Size	26"

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GT Bicycles is a large American manufacturer of road, mountain, and bmx bicycles. GT mountain bikes are often readily identifiable by the unique "triple triangle" frame design present in most hard-tail designs. Early BMX frames were also easily identifiable as the top tube seemed to bisect the seat tube and protrude beyond it by approximately an inch-and-a-half towards the rear of the frame. This innovative idea was claimed to reduce the amount of vibration transferred to the seat fr

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Specifications

Braking

Brake Caliper Front	Shimano XT Disc, 180mm rotor
Brake Caliper Rear	Shimano XT Disc 160mm rotor
Brake Levers	Shimano XT Hydraulic

Drive

Bottom Bracket	Shimano XT Outboard
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	Shimano XT 11-34t
Chain	Shimano Nine Speed
Crank	Shimano XT FC-M770 Hollowtech 2 44/32/22
Pedals	N/A

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano XT
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Shadow XT
Gears	27
Shifter(s)	Shimano XT

General

Grips	GT Lock Down, co molded locking grip system with alloy collars
Handlebar	Ritchey Pro Rizer Alloy 31.8 clamp, low rise
Headset	FSA integrated sealed bearing
Saddle	FIZIK Gobi XM with manganese rails
Seat Post	Thompson Elite
Seat Release / Collar	GT Alum QR
Stem	Thompson Elite X4

Suspension

Fork Travel	110 - 150 mm
Forks	Fox TALAS 32 R wth QR 15 through axle system adjustable travel from 110 - 150mm with air spring preassure and rebound adjust with 7050 aluminum steerer
Rear Shock	Fox Float RP23 Shock
Rear Travel	6.0"

Wheels

Hub Front	Shimano XT centerlock disc for 15 mm through axle system
Hub Rear	Shimano XT Centerlock Disc
Nipples	DT Swiss Alloy
Rims	Mavic XM-719 DISC, welded with stainless steel eyelets
Spokes	DT Swiss 1.8 stainless steel
Tyres (Front & Back)	Front: 26"x 2.3 Kenda Nevgal, 120 tpi with Kevlar bead, Rear: same only 2.1
Wheel Size	26"

UK warranty

GT non suspension frames are covered against faults arising from defective production, materials and workmanship for a period of five years. Full suspension frames are covered for three years. All Jump, Freeride, Downhill, Freestyle and BMX frames are covered for two years. Other steel frames are covered for the lifetime of the product. Parts and accessories are covered against faults arising from defective production, materials and workmanship for a period of one year. Consumable parts such as tyres and chain are covered for 90 days.

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