2016 GT Helion Elite

2016 · Helion

2016 GT Helion Elite is a 27.5" aluminum trail mountain bike with 110mm AOS rear suspension, RockShox Recon fork, and Shimano Deore 2x10 drivetrain.

2016 GT Bicycles – MTB
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Description

Fast, faster, and whiteknuckle

When you want to hit the trails at breakneck speeds without breaking the bank, the Helion Alloy is the answer you’ve been looking for. With the same AOS suspension as its older brothers, the Helion is ready to get you going all over the mountain faster than you were prepared to go.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL

Frame & Fork

Frame
COR XC Philosophy, 6061-T6 Hydroformed Aluminum 27.5 Frame, 110mm Travel Independent Drivetrainᆴ AOS Suspension System w/Forged Linkage, Pivots, 1 1/8" -1 1/2" Integrated Head Tube, and 135mm QR Dropouts
Fork
RockShox Recon Silver TK 27.5 Solo Air, 120mm Travel, 15x100mm Maxle, w/ Remote Poploc Lockout & Rebound Adjust, Tapered Alloy Steerer

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano Deore, FC-M627, 38/24T, 2x10
Bottom bracket
Shimano
Chain
KMC X10
Freewheel
Shimano CS-HG50-10, 11-36T, 10-speed
Shifters
Shimano Deore, SL-M610, Rapid Fire
Front derailleur
Shimano Deore, FD-M617-D
Rear derailleur
Shimano SLX Shadow Plus, RD-M675-GS

Wheels

Rims
WTB STP i23, UST Tubeless, 32H
Tires
WTB BeeLine 27.5x2.2", Folding
Spokes
14/15G Stainless, Black
Hubs
F: All Terra Tall Flange Alloy Centerlock Disc, Sealed Bearing, 15x100mm Thru Axle; R: Shimano FH-M4050, Centerlock Disc, w/ QR

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
All Terra AL6061 DB, 740mm, 15 Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
Stem
All Terra, 1-1/8" Threadless, 6ᄚ Rise, 31.8mm Clamp, 60mm
Grips
GT Statement Single Lock-on Grips
Headset
Orbit C-40-ACB
Saddle
WTB Silverado Sport
Seat post
All Terra 2-bolt, 31.6mm
Seatpost clamp
All Terra Alloy QR, 34.9mm

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano BR-M447 Hydraulic, w/ 180mm Centerlock Rotor
Brake levers
Shimano BL-M506

Suspension

Rear shock
X-Fusion 02 PRO RL QUICK FLIP, 6.5"x1.5" Air Shock, w/ Rebound Adjust & Remote Lockout