2014 GT Helion Expert

2014 · Helion

2014 GT Helion Expert is a 27.5" cross-country mountain bike built around a 6061-T6 hydroformed aluminum frame with 110mm travel and Shimano SLX 2x10 drivetrain.

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Description

Calling all weekend-warriors. The Helion is your express ticket to the trailhead in a cost-conscious package. With no compromise in geometry, you can guarantee that post-ride beers and Nutella are not a thing of the past.

KEY FEATURES

COR XC Philosophy, 6061-T6 Hydroformed Aluminum frame, 110mm travel, Angle Optimized Suspension, 27.5” specific, integrated tapered head tube 1” 1/8 to 1” ½ and 12 x 142mm Maxle Dropouts

Fox Float rear shock with CTD Remote lock out & rebound adjust

Fox 32 Float 27.5 CTD open cartridge damper, (110mm) w/ 15QR  w/ remote lockout & rebound adjust, tapered alloy steerer

Shimano SLX, 38/24

Shimano Deore XT Shadow+ 10spd, direct mount derailleur

Shimano Deore hydraulic brakes w/ Metallic Pads, centerlock 180mm (F&R)

WTB STi23 , UST Tubeless 32h w/ All Terra High Flange Alloy centerlock disc, sealed bearing (F: 15mm Thru Axle; R: 12x142mm Thru Axle)

Continental X-King 27.5x2.2” Tires 

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL

Frame & Fork

Frame
COR XC Philosophy, 6061-T6 Hydroformed Aluminum Frame, 130mm Travel Independent Drivetrain® 27.5 AOS Suspension System w/Forged Linkage, Pivots, 1 1/8"-1 1/2" Integrated Head Tube, and 12 x 142mm Maxle Dropouts
Fork
Fox 32 FLOAT 27.5 CTD Remote O/C, 110mm Travel, 15QR, w/ Open Cartridge Damper, Remote Lockout & Rebound Adjust, Tapered Alloy Steerer

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano SLX, FC-M675, 38/24T, 2x10
Bottom bracket
Shimano
Chain
KMC X10
Freewheel
Shimano CS-HG81-10, 10-Speed, 11-36T
Shifters
Shimano SLX, SL-M670, Rapid Fire
Front derailleur
Shimano Deore, FD-M616-D
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus, Direct Mount, RD-M786-D, GS Cage

Wheels

Rims
WTB STi23, UST Tubeless, 32H
Tires
Continental X-King 27.5x2.2", Folding
Spokes
DT Industry, 2.0 Stainless, Black
Hubs
All Terra High Flange Alloy Centerlock Disc, Sealed Bearing, 15x100mm Thru Axle
Rear hub
All Terra High Flange Alloy Cassette Centerlock Disc, Sealed Bearing, 12x142mm Thru Axle

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
RaceFace Ride, Low Rise, 740mm Width
Stem
RaceFace Ride, 1-1/8" Threadless, 6° Rise, 31.8mm Clamp, 80mm
Grips
GT Statement Single Lock-on Grips
Headset
Orbit C-40-ACB
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race SL, Cromoly Rail
Seat post
RaceFace Ride, 31.6x375mm
Seatpost clamp
All Terra Alloy QR, 34.9mm
Colour
White

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano Deore, BR-M615 Hydraulic, w/ Metallic Pad & 180mm Centerlock Rotor
Brake levers
Shimano Deore, BL-M615

Suspension

Rear shock
Fox Racing Shox Float CTD Remote, 6.5"x1.5" Air Shock, w/ Rebound Adjust & Remote Lockout