2013 GT Tachyon 3 0
2013 GT Tachyon 3.0 is a Speed Metal aluminum road bike with a carbon fork, triple 52/42/30 crankset, and compact geometry for comfort-focused performance.
Description
You might not be in-it-to-win-it on every ride, but you’re no slouch in the saddle either. Less aggressive than your traditional road bike, the Tachyon caters to your need for speed on the daily without sacrificing a single bit of enjoyment. This is an unequaled mash-up of velocity, fun, and comfort. It’s performance, just the way you want it.
Technical specification
Geometry
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
Frame & Fork
- Frame
- GT Tachyon compact geometry Speed Metal™ aluminum frame with Butted and hydroformed (TT,DT), Internal cable routing, forged drop-outs, all braze ons, replaceable derailleur hanger
- Fork
- GT Speed Blend™ Carbon fork with Carbon steeler, V-brake bosses, rack and fender eyelets
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- FSA Tempo triple 52/42/30
- Bottom bracket
- Cartridge sealed
- Chain
- KMC HG-40
- Freewheel
- Shimano HG-51 8spd 11-28
- Shifters
- Shimano ST-R221 Rapid Fire Flat Bar road shifters
- Front derailleur
- Shimano R443
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano R2300
Wheels
- Rims
- Alex GT19 Doublewall alloy rims with machined sidewalls 28h front/32h rear
- Tires
- Kenda Kwest 700x28c
- Spokes
- 14G Stainless
- Hubs
- Formula sealed bearing 28H
- Rear hub
- Formula sealed bearing 32H
Cockpit & contact
Brakes
- Brakes
- Tektro RX-1
- Brake levers
- Shimano ST-R221
