2016 GT Force X Carbon Expert

2016 · Force

2016 GT Force X Carbon Expert is an all-mountain bike built around FOC Ultra Carbon construction, 150mm AOS suspension, and a RockShox Pike RC 160mm fork.

2016 GT Bicycles – MTB
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Description

Lightning fast and made to last.

Think a rugged, All-Mountain rig can’t be light enough to spend all day on the trails? Think again. With Force Optimized Carbon construction adding strength where you need it and a progressive geometry for perfect positioning and precision steering, the Force X Carbon is the ideal combination of lightning fast and rugged durability.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
S, M, L, XL

Frame & Fork

Frame
COR All Mountain Philosophy, FOC Ultra Carbon 27.5 Frame, 150mm Travel AOS Independent Drivetrainᆴ Suspension System w/Forged Linkage, Pivots, 1 1/8" to 1 1/2" Integrated Head Tube, and 12 x 142mm Maxle Dropouts
Fork
RockShox Pike RC, 160mm Travel, 15mm Maxle, w/ Lockout & Rebound Adjust, Tapered Alloy Steerer

Drivetrain

Crankset
RaceFace Aeffect, 34/24T w/ Bashguard (30T Narrow-wide Ring Incld)
Bottom bracket
RaceFace X-Type
Chain
Shimano CN-HG600-11
Freewheel
Shimano Deore XT, CS-M8000, 11-Speed, 11-42T
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT, SL-M8000, Rapid Fire
Front derailleur
Shimano Deore XT, FD-M8020
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus, Direct Mount, RD-M8000-D, SGS Cage

Wheels

Rims
Stans NoTubes Rapid 28, 32H
Tires
Continental Mountain King 27.5"x2.4", Folding Bead
Spokes
DT Competition, 1.8/1.6 Stainless, Black
Hubs
F: Shimano SLX, HB-M678, Centerlock Disc, 15x100mm Thru Axle; R: Shimano SLX, FH-M678, Centerlock Disc, 12x142mm Thru Axle

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
RaceFace Chester, 20mm Rise, 780mm Width
Stem
RaceFace Chester, 40mm Length
Grips
GT Statement Double Lock-on Grips
Headset
Orbit C-40-ACB
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race SL, Cromoly Rail
Seat post
KS LEV Integra, 34.9mm, w/ Remote
Seatpost clamp
All Terra Alloy QR, 38.1mm

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano SLX, BR-M675, w/ Metallic Pads & Fins, 203mm SM-RT68 Centerlock IceTech Rotor
Brake levers
Shimano SLX, BL-M675

Suspension

Rear shock
Fox Racing Shox Performance FLOAT X, 7.5"x2" Air Shock, w/ Rebound & Compression Adjust