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Force Carbon Sport (2010-2011), RRP £2699.99

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GT says

The Force Carbon Sport is an exceptional entry-level All Mountian machine. The unbelievable climbing ability of our patented Independent Drivetrain suspension, partnered with the incredible stiffness and durability of carbon, this bike really is one of the fastest-climbing, hardest-driving one on the mountain.

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About this bike

Type	Mountain / XC
Gender/Age	Men
Production years	2010-2011
RRP	£2,699.99
Sizes	X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large (Frame size guide)
Colours	Carbon / White
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	140 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	Avid Elixir 5 180mm rotor
Brake Caliper Rear	Avid Elixir 5 160mm rotor
Brake Levers	Avid Elixir

Drive

Bottom Bracket	Truvativ Outboard
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	SRAM PG-970
Chain	Shimano Nine Speed
Crank	Truvativ Stylo OCT, with Alloy rings and 2 piece outboard BB
Pedals	N/A

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano XT
Derailleur Rear	SRAM X-9
Gears	27
Shifter(s)	SRAM X-9

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 Orbit X 1 1/8" forged cups, sealed bearings
Saddle	FIZIK Gobi XM with manganese rails
Seat Post	Ritchey Comp Post
Seat Release / Collar	GT Alum QR
Stem	Ritchey 31.8 clamp, 3-D forged

Suspension

Fork Travel	140 mm
Forks	Rock Shox Revelation SL 140mm travel with 20mm through axle, Air sprung with rebound damping adjust with 7050 aluminum steerer
Rear Shock	Rock Shox Monarch 3.1 Air shock
Rear Travel	6.0"

Wheels

Hub Front	GT 20 mm through axle with 4 japanese sealed bearing
Hub Rear	Shimano XT disc freehub for six bolt rotor
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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