2009 GT Force Carbon Expert

2009 · Force Carbon Expert

2009 GT Force Carbon Expert is a full-suspension mountain bike with a carbon monocoque frame, Independent Drivetrain suspension, and Shimano XT throughout.

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Description

The 2009 GT Force Carbon Expert is a full-suspension mountain bike built around a GT-designed carbon monocoque frame featuring the Independent Drivetrain suspension system with 6.0 inches of rear wheel travel. The forged I-link, standardized bearings, and modular dropout system reflect a thoughtfully engineered platform. A Fox TALAS 32 R fork with QR 15 through-axle and adjustable travel between 110 and 150mm handles the front end, paired with a Fox Float RP23 rear shock.

Shimano XT runs throughout the drivetrain — FC-M770 Hollowtech 2 crankset, Shadow XT rear derailleur, and XT disc brakes with 180mm rotors — rolling on 26-inch Mavic XM-719 rims shod with Kenda Nevegal tires.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Head tube angle
69
Seat tube angle
72.7
Wheel size
26

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Carbon
Frame
GT designed carbon monocoque frame with Independent Drivetrain suspension. 6.0 inches of rear wheel travel. With forged I-link, standardized bearings and modular dropout system.
Fork
Fox TALAS 32 R wth QR 15 through axle system adjustable travel from 110 - 150mm with air spring preassure and rebound adjust with 7050 aluminum steerer

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano XT FC-M770 Hollowtech 2 44/32/22
Bottom bracket
Shimano XT Outboard
Freewheel
Shimano XT 11-34t
Shifters
Shimano XT
Pedals
N/A
Front derailleur
Shimano XT
Rear derailleur
Shimano Shadow XT

Wheels

Rims
Mavic XM-719 DISC, welded with stainless steel eyelets
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 XT centerlock disc for 15 mm through axle system

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
Ritchey Pro Rizer Alloy 31.8 clamp, low rise
Stem
Thompson Elite X4
Headset
FSA integrated sealed bearing
Saddle
FIZIK Gobi XM with manganese rails
Seat post
Thompson Elite

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano XT Disc, 180mm rotor

Suspension

Rear shock
Fox Float RP23 Shock