2009 GT Force 3.0

2009 · Force 3.0

2009 GT Force 3.0 is a 26-inch full-suspension mountain bike built on a 6061 monocoque frame with Independent Drivetrain suspension and 6.0 inches of rear travel.

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Description

The 2009 GT Force 3.0 is a 26-inch wheel aluminum full-suspension mountain bike built around a 6061 monocoque frame with GT’s Independent Drivetrain suspension system, delivering 6.0 inches of rear wheel travel through a revised forged I-link design with standardized bearings and a modular dropout. An SR MAG 32 fork with 140 mm of air-sprung travel handles the front end, while a RockShox BAR 2.1 air shock manages the rear.

Drivetrain duties fall to a full Shimano Deore 9-speed groupset paired with an FSA Alpha Drive triple crankset. Tektro Auriga Pro hydraulic brakes with 180 mm rotors provide stopping power, and Kenda Nevegal tires on WTB SX-24 rims round out the contact points.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Head tube angle
69
Seat tube angle
72.9
Wheel size
26

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Aluminium
Frame
GT designed 6061 Monocoque frame with Independent Drivetrain suspension. 6.0 inches of rear wheel travel. With new forged I-link. Standardized bearings and modular dropout system.
Fork
SR MAG 32 with 140 mm travel, air sprung with aluminum steerer, magnesium lowers and 7050 upper tubes, rebound damping adjustable

Drivetrain

Crankset
FSA Alpha Drive 44/32/22
Bottom bracket
FSA sealed cartridge
Freewheel
SRAM PG-950 9-speed, 11-32
Shifters
Shimano Deore 9-speed
Pedals
Shimano PDM -520
Front derailleur
Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore

Wheels

Rims
WTB SX -24, 32 hole, black anodized, for presta valve.
Tires
Front: 26"x 2.3 Kenda Nevgal, 120 tpi with Kevlar bead, Rear: same only 2.1
Spokes
DT Swiss 1.8 stainless steel
Hubs
Shimano 6 bolt Disc

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
GT 31.8mm Riser
Stem
GT over size four bolt
Headset
FSA Orbit X 1 1/8" forged cups, sealed bearings
Saddle
WTB Pure V
Seat post
GT alloy

Brakes

Brakes
Tektro Auriga Pro Hydraulic, forged two piston caliper with mineral oil 180mm rotor

Suspension

Rear shock
Rock Shox BAR 2.1 7.5 x 2, air sprung with rebound damping adjust