2014 GT Tachyon 2 0
2014 GT Tachyon 2.0 is a road bike built around a hydroformed Speed Metal aluminum frame with Shimano Claris triple drivetrain and Tektro RX-1 brakes.
Description
Whether you’re trying to navigate through the traffic of your daily commute or attempting your first century, the Tachyon’s compact Triple Triangle design puts you in a perfect position for comfort and control. Ergonomic grips and a wide, flat bar keep you exactly where you want to be, with lightweight wheels and tires that keep you rolling fast, while the low-profile tubing absorbs all the bumps you hit along the way.
KEY FEATURES
New GT Tachyon compact geometry Speed Metal™ aluminum frame with hydroformed (TT,DT), Internal cable routing, forged drop-outs, all braze ons, replaceable derailleur hanger
New GT Speed Metal™ aluminum fork, V-brake bosses, rack and fender eyelets, alloy steerer
"Shimano 2400 Claris octalink triple with Claris drivetrain for great performance"
Kenda Kwest 700x28c
Tektro RX-1 brakes
Technical specification
Geometry
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
Frame & Fork
- Frame
- New GT Tachyon Compact Geometry Speed Metal® Aluminum Frame w/Hydroformed (TT,DT), Internal Cable Routing, Forged Drop-Outs, All Braze Ons, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
- Fork
- New GT Speed Metal Aluminum Fork, V-Brake Bosses, Rack and Fender Eyelets, Alloy Steerer
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- Shimano 2400 Claris Octalink Triple 50/39/30T
- Bottom bracket
- Shimano Octalink
- Chain
- KMC HG-40
- Freewheel
- Sunrace CS66 8-Speed 12-32
- Shifters
- Shimano ST-R240 Rapid Fire Flat Bar Road Shifters
- Pedals
- Nylon Body and Cage Trekking
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano R2400 Claris 8-Speed
Wheels
- Rims
- Jalco DM23 Doublewall Alloy Rims w/Machined Sidewalls 28H Front/32H Rear
- Tires
- Kenda Kwest 700 x 32C
- Spokes
- 15G Stainless Steel
- Hubs
- (F) Formula Alloy 28H w/QR, (R) Formula Alloy 28H w/QR
Cockpit & contact
Brakes
- Brakes
- Tektro RX-1 F/R
- Brake levers
- Shimano ST-R240
