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GT says

An alloy framed flat handlebar road bike with big wheels for fast commutes on roads and the odd towpath. The Tachyon 3.0 comes with carbon bladed forks, Shimano and Tektro components for a reliable smooth ride.

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About this bike

Type	Hybrid / Town
Gender/Age	Men
Production years	2012-2013
RRP	£649.99
Sizes	(Frame size guide)
Frame type	Rigid
Frame material	Aluminium
Frame description	Hydroformed / Butted (TT / DT) 6061 Aluminum Frame w/ Forged Dropouts, Bottom Bracket, and 1 1/8" Head Tube
Gears	24
Wheel Size	700c

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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	Tektro RX-1 Mini V Brake
Brake Caliper Rear	Tektro RX-1 Mini V Brake
Brake Levers	Shimano ST-R225 Flat Bar Rapid Fire 8-speed

Drive

Bottom Bracket	FSA Sealed Cartridge Square Taper
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	Shimano HG-51 8-speed, 11-32
Chain	KMC HG-40, 8-speed
Crank	FSA CK-200 52/42/30
Pedals	GT Trekking, Alloy body / Steel Cage

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano R-443
Derailleur Rear	Shimano R-2300 8-speed
Gears	24
Shifter(s)	Shimano ST-R225 Flat Bar Rapid Fire, 8-speed

General

Handlebar	GT Type R Flat-Riser, 640 mm
Headset	FSA Integrated sealed bearing, 1.125
Rigid Forks	GT Type R w/ F.O.C. Carbon Blades and 6061 Aluminum 1 1/8" Steerer
Saddle	GT Bio Morphic Dual Density
Seat Post	GT 2 bolt alloy road, 31.6x350
Stem	GT design 3D forged 6061, 4 bolt face plate

Wheels

Hub Front	Formula Alloy, Sealed Mech 28h
Hub Rear	Formula Alloy, Sealed Mech 32h, Cassette
Rims	Alex ACE 17 double wall with CNC sides 28 Hole F 32 R Hole
Spokes	Stainless Steel 14 Gauge
Tyres (Front & Back)	Kenda Kwest, 700x32c
Wheel Size	700c

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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