2015 GT Helion Expert
2015 GT Helion Expert is a 27.5" trail mountain bike built around a 6061-T6 hydroformed aluminum frame with 110mm travel and Shimano SLX 2x10 drivetrain.
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
Geometry
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
- Shimano HB-M678, SLX, for Center Lock Disc Rotor, 32H, for 15mm thru type axle (w/o axle), Old: 100mm, w/Lock Ring
- Rear hub
- Shimano Freehub, FH-M678, SLX, for Center Lock Disc, 8/9/10-Speed, 32H, for 12mm thru type axle (w/o axle), Old: 142mm, w/o Rotor Mount Cover
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
