MOUNTAIN 2012
GT BICYCLES
Been there. Ridden that. Since the sport of mountain biking first became just that, GT has been known for making rugged, reliable bikes that can both stand up to just about anything the natural world can dish out and win a world championship or two (dozen). The times may have changed, but the capabilities of our mountain bikes haven’t. GT’s mountain collection doesn’t just allow riders of all ages and skill sets to go bigger, ride faster and get dirtier — it encourages them to.
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gravity The race to the top is actually to the bottom. When you routinely spend more time taking the lift to the summit of the mountain than you do riding down, you can’t afford to second-guess anything, let alone your bike. Riders who know what it takes to bomb a hill — to tear through a rock garden, drop off a ledge, rip a berm and clear a double (all without going ass-over-
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tea kettle) — know that there’s no other bike they’d rather have underneath them than a reliable, rock-solid GT gravity bike. How do we know? When you regularly get calls from competing pros asking for one of your rides…you’re onto something.
materials / Xm Blend
Resilient Material + Rockblock™ = Bombproof.
fabrication / xm blend
Xm Blend + Lots of It + Exactly where you want it = World’s Only Full-Carbon Downhill frame.
FURY CARBON WORLD CUP (Complete Bike & Frame Kit)
F.O.C. – Force Optimized XM Blend™ Carbon DH Frame with Rockblock ™ , 210mm Travel Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System w/ Forged Linkage, Pivots, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/2” Head Tube Fox Shox 40 RC2 FIT w/203mm Travel 20mm, FIT Damping, Adjustable Rebound, High Speed & Low Speed Compression, & Kashima Coated Stanchions Fox Shox DHX RC4 w/3mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound & Compression w/ Kashima Coating
SRAM X0 DH, Carbon w/ 37T e.thirteen Guide Ring
SRAM X0 Trigger (Rear Only)
Easton Havoc Wheelset
Formula RO, 203mm/180mm (F/R)
DURABILITY / f.O.C.
No gussets? No forged parts? No problem. F.O.C. eliminates the need for any of them.
Head Tube /
Strong and stiff = control at speed = goes down fast.
Geometry /
Proven from Mt. St. Anne to Maribor.
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fury ALLOY 1.0 NEW Monocoque XM Metal™ Aluminum Frame, 210mm Travel Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System w/ Forged, Pivots, 150 x 12mm Dropouts, 1 1/2”, Straight Head Tube w/ TT and DT Gussets RockShox Boxxer RC w/200mm Travel 20mm, Adjustable Rebound & Compression
e.thirteen LS1 + w/40T Bashguard / SRAM X7
Fox Shox Van RC w/3mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound & Compression
Alex FR30 32 Hole - ALL TERRA Alloy Sealed Bearing Thru Axle Disc 32 Hole
Truvativ Descendent 1.1, 36T
Avid Elixir 7 - 200mm (F/R)
fury ALLOY 2.0 NEW Monocoque Xm Metal™ Aluminum Frame, 210mm Travel Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System w/ Forged, Pivots, 150 x 12mm Dropouts, 1 1/2” Straight Head Tube w/ TT and DT Gussets Marzocchi 888 RV, 200mm Travel, 20mm Thru Axle, Adjustable Rebound & Preload
SRAM X5
Marzocchi Roco R, w/210mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound
ALL TERRA Alloy Sealed Bearing Thru Axle Disc 32h
FSA Gravity Moto-X Mega Exo 36T
Avid Elixir 3, 200mm (F/R)
DURABILITY / forged elements
Molecularly aligned for exceptional strength (No joke). Forged Elements Include: Linkage, Swingarm, Pivots, Bottom Bracket, Head-Tube.
DURABILITY / GUSSETS
Re-enforced junctures = superior strength at speed. Used on Top-Tube, Down-Tube.
RUCKUS DJ 1.0 Butted 4130 Cromoly Frame, CNC’d Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Head Tube w/ TT and DT Gussets SR Suntour Duro DJ D w/100mm Travel QR, Hydraulic Damping w/ Firm Spring
GT Alloy Nutted Disc 32H
GT Cromoly Dirt Jump 26T
Tektro Draco Pro, 160mm (F/R)
RUCKUS DJ 2.0 NEW Straight Gauge, 4130 Cromoly Frame, Dirt Jump/Street Hardtail, CNC’d Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Head Tube Rigid MTB Dirt Jump, Suspension geometry corrected, full Cromoly leg w/ Cromoly steerer
GT Alloy Nutted Disc 32 Hole
GT Cromoly Dirt Jump 26
Tektro Linear Pull
Head Tube /
Versatility Personified. Strong and Stiff where you need it; Light and Svelte where you don’t.
Geometry /
Pedal while putting the Pedal-to-the-Metal.
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Outlast the batteries in your headlamp. Riders who plan to spend long hours on the saddle don’t need some ultra-light, super-stiff, high-performance ride. GT trail bikes are built with this in mind, giving riders who want to spend an entire day (and perhaps part of the night, too) on their bikes a ride that won’t make them want to say uncle. And because it’s a GT, reliability and durability go without saying. Which is a pleasant thought, if you’ve been carving single track for three plus hours…and find yourself some three plus hours from your car.
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materials / SPEED METAL
Optimized for Hydroforming = Lightweight, Stiff Tube shapes.
sensor 9r pro Hydroformed Speed Metal™ Aluminum Frame, 120mm Travel Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System w/ Forged Linkage, Pivots, Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Integrated Head Tube, w/ 9R Specific Geometry Fox Shox 32 Float 29 RL FIT w/120mm Travel QR15, FIT Damper, Adjustable Rebound, Lockout, & Alloy Steerer Fox Shox Float RP23 BV w/2mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound, Compression, & Lockout
Shimano Deore XT 38/26T
Shimano Deore XT, Rapidfire
ALL TERRA Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc 32H
Formula RX, 180mm/160mm (F/R)
fabrication / HYDROFORMED
Optimized tube shapes = Ultra light, Ultra durable traditionally-tubed frames.
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SENSOR 9r elite Hydroformed Speed Metal™ Aluminum Frame, 120mm Travel Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System w/ Forged Linkage, Pivots, Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Zerostack Head Tube, w/ 9R Specific Geometry Marzocchi 44 TST2 w/120mm Travel QR15, Adjustable Rebound & Lockout
Shimano Deore, 10-Speed
X-Fusion 02 RL w/2mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound & Lockout
ALL TERRA AT17 HP Disc, Doublewall 32H
FSA Gamma Drive Mega Exo 42/32/24T
Avid Elixir 1, 180mm/160mm (F/R)
SENSOR 4.0 Hydroformed Speed Metal™ Aluminum Frame, 120mm Travel Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System w/ Forged Linkage, Pivots, Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Zerostack Head Tube
DURABILITY / forged elements
RockShox XC32 TK w/120mm Travel QR, Adjustable Rebound, Turn Key Lockout
Shimano Alivio, Rapidfire
X-Fusion 02 R w/120mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound
ALL TERRA AT17 HP Disc, Doublewall 32H
FSA Dyna Drive 44/32/22T
Tektro Draco Pro, 180mm/160mm (F/R)
Molecularly aligned for exceptional strength (No joke). Forged Elements Include: Linkage, Swingarm, Pivots, Bottom Bracket, Head-Tube.
DURABILITY .
Re-enforced seat-stays = reduced lateral flex, superior stiffness.
karakoram 1.0 Hydroformed/Triple Butted Speed Metal ™ Aluminum Frame (TT/ST, DT), Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Headtube, w/ 29”er- Specific Geometry Rock Shox XC32 w/100mm Travel QR, Adjustable Rebound
FSA Gamma Drive Mega Exo 42/32/24T
Shimano DeoreXT/Deore Rapid Fire
ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
Avid Elixir 1, 160mm (F/R)
DURABILITY / forged elements
Molecularly aligned for exceptional strength (No joke). Forged Elements Include: Linkage, Swingarm, Pivots, Bottom Bracket, Head-Tube.
DURABILITY
Re-enforced seat-stays = reduced lateral flex, superior stiffness.
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kARAKORAM 2.0 FRAME
FRONT SUSPENSION
CRANKSET
WHEELS/HUBS
Hydroformed/Triple Butted Speed Metal™ Aluminum Frame (TT/ST, DT), Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Headtube, w/ 29”erSpecific Geometry
Rock Shox XC28 TK Mg w/100mm Travel QR, Adjustable Rebound, Turn-Key Lockout, Magnesium Lower Leg
FSA DynaDrive CK-300 42/32/22T
ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
DRIVETRAIN
BRAKES
Shimano Deore/Alivio Rapid Fire
Tektro Draco Pro Hydraulic, 160mm (F/R)
kARAKORAM 3.0 FRAME
FRONT SUSPENSION
CRANKSET
WHEELS/HUBS
Hydroformed Speed Metal ™ Aluminum Frame Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8”Headtube, w/ 29”erSpecific Geometry
SR Suntour XCM –V3 MLO, w/100mm Travel QR, Adj. Pre Load & Lockout
SR Suntour XCTV242/32/22T
ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
DRIVETRAIN
BRAKES
Shimano Alivio/Altus Rapid Fire
Tektro Novella Cable Disc, 160mm (F/R))
kARAKORAM 4.0 FRAME
FRONT SUSPENSION
CRANKSET
WHEELS/HUBS
Hydroformed Speed Metal ™ Aluminum Frame Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8”Headtube, w/ 29”erSpecific Geometry
SR Suntour XCT-V3 w/100mm Travel QR, Adjustable Preload
SR Suntour XCT-V2 42/32/22T
ALL TERRA Alloy 32H
DRIVETRAIN
BRAKES
Shimano Altus Rapid Fire
Tektro Linear Pull
avalanche 1.0 FRAME
FRONT SUSPENSION
CRANKSET
WHEELS/HUBS
NEW Speed Metal ™ Triple-Butted 6061 Aluminum (TT, ST, DT) Frame, Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8" Headtube
Rock Shox XC30 w/100mm Travel QR, Adjustable Rebound, Turnkey Lockout
FSA Gamma-Drive Mega EXO 42/32/24T
ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
DRIVETRAIN
BRAKES
Shimano XT/Deore Rapid Fire
Avid Elixir 1, 160mm (F/R)
avalanche 2.0 FRAME
FRONT SUSPENSION
CRANKSET
WHEELS/HUBS
NEW Speed Metal ™ Triple-Butted 6061 Aluminum (TT, ST, DT) Frame, Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8" Headtube
Rock Shox XC28 TK Mg w/100mm Travel QR, Adjustable Rebound, Turnkey Lockout, Magnesium Lower Leg
FSA Dyna-Drive CK-300 44/32/22T
ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
DRIVETRAIN
BRAKES
Shimano Alivio RapidFire
Tektro Draco Pro Hydraulic, 160mm (F/R)
avalanche 3.0 FRAME
FRONT SUSPENSION
CRANKSET
WHEELS/HUBS
NEW 6061 Aluminum (TT, ST, DT) Frame, Triple Triangle™ Speed Metal ™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Headtube
SR Suntour XCM-V3 MLO w/100mm Travel QR, Lockout
Suntour XCT 42/32/22T
ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
DRIVETRAIN
BRAKES
Shimano Alivio/Acera Rapid Fire
Tektro Draco Pro, 160mm (F/R)
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avalanche 4.0 NEW 6061 Aluminum (TT, ST, DT) Frame, Triple Triangle™ Speed Metal ™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Headtube SR Suntour XCM –V3 w/100mm Travel QR, Adj. Pre Load
ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
Suntour XCT 42/32/22T
Tektro Novela Cable Disc, 160mm (F/R)
Shimano Acera Rapid Fire
aGGRESSOR 1.0 6061 Aluminum Frame,Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, CNC’d Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Head Tube
SR Suntour XCT-V4 w/80mm Travel Adj, Pre Load
Alloy QR (Cassette) 32H Double Wall
SR Suntour XCC 42/34/24T Alloy Disc QR (Cassette) 32H
Tektro Novela Cable, 160mm (F/R)
Shimano Acera/EF-51 EZ Fire,8-Speed
DURABILITY / forged elements
Molecularly aligned for exceptional strength (No joke). Forged Elements Include: Linkage, Swingarm, Pivots, Bottom Bracket, Head-Tube.
DURABILITY
Re-enforced seat-stays = reduced lateral flex, superior stiffness.
aGGRESSOR 2.0 6061 Aluminum Frame, Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, CNC’d Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Head Tube SR Suntour M3010 AL w/63mm Travel
Suntour XCC 42/34/24T
Alloy QR (Cassette) 32H Double Wall
Linear Pull 110mm Arms
Shimano Acera/EF-51 EZ Fire,8-Speed
aGGRESSOR 3.0 6061 Aluminum Frame, Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, CNC’d Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Head Tube SR Suntour M3010 AL w/63mm Travel
Alloy QR 32H Double Wall
Suntour XCC 42/34/24T
Linear Pull 110mm Arms
Shimano Tourney/EF-51 EZ Fire,8-Speed
Head Tube /
Versatility Personified. Strong and Stiff where you need it; Light and Svelte where you don’t.
Geometry /
Pedal while putting the Pedal-to-the-Metal.
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world cup capable. real-world rideable. Just because GT X/C race bikes have carried countless riders to the top of local, national, and world championship podiums doesn’t mean that they’re too fragile to be used as an everyday trail machine. Just as capable off-course as they are on, GT X/C bikes are just as durable and reliable as they are nimble and lightweight.
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materials / speed Blend The stiffer the carbon, the less you need.
fabrication / ULTRA
Speed Blend used exactly where you need it = Light on weight, not stiffness.
ZASKAR 100 9R CARBON PRO F.O.C. Ultra™ Speed Blend™ Carbon Frame, 100mm Travel Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System w/ F.O.C. Linkage, Pivots, BB Shell, 142 x 12 Dropouts, and 1 1/8” to 1 1/2” Tapered Head Tube w/ 29”-erSpecific Geometry Fox Shox 32 Float 29 RL FIT w/100mm Travel QR15, FIT Damper, Adjustable Rebound, Lockout, & Tapered Alloy Steerer Fox Shox Float RP23 BV w/100mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound & Compression
Shimano Deore XT 38/26T
Shimano Deore XT
DT Swiss M1800 Wheelset
Formula R1X, 180mm/160mm (F/R)
Head Tube / DURABILITY / f.O.C.
No gussets? No forged parts? No problem. F.O.C. eliminates the need for any of them.
Versatility Personified. Strong and Stiff where you need it; Light and Svelte where you don’t.
Geometry /
As capable off-course as it is on = World-Cup X/C Performance + Real World Rideability.
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ZASKAR 100 9R CARBON expert F.O.C. Ultra™ Speed Blend™ Carbon Frame, 100mm Travel Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System w/ F.O.C. Linkage, Pivots, BB Shell, 142 x 12 Dropouts, and 1 1/8” to 1 1/2” Tapered Head Tube w/ 29”-er Specific Geometry RockShox Reba RL 29 w/100mm Travel, 15mm Maxle, Motion Control Damper, Adjustable Rebound, Lockout, & Tapered Alloy Steerer
Shimano SLX Rapidfire
Fox Shox Float RL w/100mm Travel, Rebound & Lockout
ALL TERRA Lightweight Alloy Sealed Bearing Thru Axle Disc 32H
SRAM S1400 2.2, OCT Hollow Forged 39/26T
Formula RX, 180mm/160mm (F/R)
ZASKAR 100 CARBON TEAM F.O.C. Ultra, Carbon Frame, 100mm Travel Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System w/ Forged Linkage, Pivots, F.O.C. BB Shell, Dropouts, and 1.5” to 1 1/8” Tapered HT
materials / speed Blend
The stiffer the carbon, the less you need.
RockShox Sid XX World Cup w/100mm Travel 15mm Maxle, Motion Control Damper, Adjustable Rebound, Remote Hydraulic Lockout, & Tapered Carbon Steerer
Shimano XTR Rapidfire
Fox Shox Float RP23 BV w/1.5mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound & Compression
Crankbrothers Cobalt 3 Wheelset
XTR 2x10 (40T - 28T)
Formula R1 Racing, 160mm (F/R)
zaskar 9r carbon pro F.O.C. Ultra™ Speed Blend™ Carbon Frame, Suspension System w/F.O.C. Linkage, Pivots, BB Shell, 142 x 12 Dropouts, and 1 1/8” to 1 1/2” Tapered Head Tube w/ 29”-er Specific Geometry and 1 1/8" to 1 1/2" Tapered Head Tube w/ 29"-er Specific Geometry
DT Swiss M1800 Wheelset
Shimano Deore XT 38/26T
Formula R1X, 160mm (F/R)
Shimano Deore XT
ZASKAR 9R CARBON EXPERT F.O.C. Ultra™ Speed Blend™ Carbon Frame, Suspension System w/F.O.C. Linkage, Pivots, BB Shell, 142 x 12 Dropouts, and 1 1/8” to 1 1/2” Tapered Head Tube w/ 29”-er Specific Geometry RockShox Reba RL 29 w/100mm Travel QR, Motion Control Damper, Adjustable Rebound, Lockout, & Alloy Steerer
DT Swiss X470/Sealed Bearing Alloy Hubs 32H
SRAM S1400 2.2, OCT Hollow Forged 39/26T
Formula RX, 160mm (F/R)
SRAM X9 / X7 Trigger
fabrication / speed blend
Optimized tube shapes = Ultra light, ultra durable traditionally-tubed frames.
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zaskar 9r EXPERT Hydroformed Speed Metal™ Aluminum Frame (TT, ST, DT), Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Integrated Head Tube, w/ 29”-er Specific Geometry RockShox Reba RL 29 w/100mm Travel QR, Motion Control Damper, Adjustable Rebound, Lockout, & Alloy Steerer
DT Swiss X470/Sealed Bearing Alloy Hubs 32H
SRAM S1400 2.2, OCT Hollow Forged 39/26T
Formula RX, 160mm (F/R)
Shimano XT/ SLX Rapid Fire
zaskar 9r ELITE Hydroformed Speed Metal™ Aluminum Frame (TT, ST, DT), Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Integrated Head Tube, w/ 29”-er Specific Geometry RockShox Recon Gold TK Solo Air w/100mm Travel QR, Adj. Rebound, Turn-Key Lockout
GT ALL TERRA/Sealed Bearing Alloy Hubs 32H
SRAM S1000 2.2 39/26T
Avid Elixir 3, 160mm (F/R)
SRAM X9/X7 Trigger
DURABILITY / forged elements
Molecularly aligned for exceptional strength (No joke). Forged Elements Include: Bottom Bracket, Head-Tube, Dropouts.
durability / triple triangle
Re-enforced seat-stays = reduced lateral flex, superior stiffness.
XIZANG FRAME 9R Characteristic perfect weld beads adorn the polished GT Xizang Titanium frame, the mark of true master craftsmen. Titanium is the most exotic and expensive metal used for bicycle frames today. It combines many desirable characteristics, including a high strength to weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance, incredible durability, shock absorption . Using the latest modern techniques to pressure-form larger strategically shaped tube profiles that maximize weld contact areas. Custom tube shaping creates the perfect amount of stiffness and flexibility to take Titanium to the next level. The second generation GT Xizang is a lot more than a retro rebuild – ride quality is unmatched. Pressure Formed Titanium 3AL-2.5v Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction w/ Post Mount Disc Brake, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, and 1 1/8” to 1 1/2” Tapered Head Tube
Head Tube /
Versatility Personified. Strong and Stiff where you need it; Light and Svelte where you don’t.
Geometry /
As capable off-course as it is on = World-Cup X/C Performance + Real World Rideability.
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MTN
MTN / GRAVITY
FURY CARBON WORLD CUP Foc - Force Optimized Construction Carbon Xm Blend ™ With , Rockblock ™, 211Mm Travel Independent Drivetrain Suspension System, W/ 1.5” Headtube, 83Mm Bb Shell, 12X150mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle Dropout Fox Shox 40 RC2 FIT w/203mm FRONT SUSPENSION / Travel 20mm, FIT Damping, Adjustable Rebound, High Speed FORK & Low Speed Compression, & Kashima Coated Stanchions Fox Shox DHX RC4 w/3mm REAR Travel, Adjustable Rebound SUSPENSION & Compression w/ Kashima Coating CRANK DERAILLEUR (F/R) REAR COG BOTTOM BRACKET SHIFTERS
MTN / ENDURO FURY ALLOY 1.0
FURY ALLOY 2.0
RUCKUS DJ 1.0
RUCKUS DJ 2.0
SENSOR 9R PRO
SENSOR 9R ELITE
New Monocoque, Xm Metal ™ 6061-T6 Aluminum, 211Mm Travel Independent Drivetrain ™ Suspension System,W/Forged Pivots, W/ 1.5" Headtube, 83Mm Bb Shell, 12X150mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle Dropout
100% 4130 Butted Cromoly, Dirt Jump/Street Design, W/ Integrated Headtube, 73Mm Euro Bb, Disc Brake Mount
NEW Straight Gauge, 4130 Cromoly Frame, Dirt Jump/ Street Hardtail, CNC’d Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Head Tube
Rock Shox Boxxer Rc 203Mm Travel, Short Crown, 20X110mm Maxle Dh, W/ Adjustable Rebound & Compression
New Monocoque, Xm Metal ™ 6061-T6 Aluminum, 211Mm Travel Independent Drivetrain ™ Suspension System,W/Forged Pivots, W/ 1.5” Headtube, 83Mm Bb Shell, 12X150mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle Dropout Marzocchi 888 RV, 200mm Travel, 20mm Thru Axle, Adjustable Rebound & Preload
Sr Suntour Duro D, 100Mm Travel, W/ Rebound Adjust
Rigid MTB Dirt Jump, Suspension geometry corrected, full Cromoly leg w/ Cromoly steerer
AM Metal™ Butted Hydroformed 6061-T6 Alumium Frame, 120mm Travel Independent Drivetrain ™ Suspension System w/ Forged Linkage Pivots, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts and 1 1/8" Head Tube Fox Shox 32 Float 29 RL FIT w/120mm Travel QR15, FIT Damper, Adjustable Rebound, Lockout, & Alloy Steerer
AM Metal™ Butted Hydroformed 6061-T6 Alumium Frame, 120mm Travel Independent Drivetrain ™ Suspension System w/ Forged Linkage Pivots, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts and 1 1/8” Head Tube Marzocchi 44 TST2 w/120mm Travel QR15, Adjustable Rebound & Lockout
Fox Racing Shox Van Rc, 9.5"X3", W/ Adjustable Rebound & Compression
Marzocchi Roco R, w/210mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound
Nil
N/A
Fox Shox Float RP23 BV w/2mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound, Compression, & Lockout
SRAM X0 DH, Carbon w/ 37T e.thirteen Guide Ring e.thirteen LG1+ w/ 40T Bashguard / SRAM X0, Short Cage Shimano Ultegra, CS-6700, 11-25T, 10-Speed RaceFace X-Type, 83mm
Truvativ Descendent 1.1, 36T
FSA Gravity Moto-X Mega Exo 36T e.thirteen LS1+ w/ 40T Bashguard / SRAM X5, Mid Cage SRAM PG-950, 11-28T, 9-Speed FSA Mega EXO
4130 Tubular Cromoly, 175Mm W/ 26T GT Cnc Alloy Chainring Nil
GT Cromoly Dirt Jump 26
Shimano Deore XT 38/26
N/A
Shimano Deore XT, 2x10 / Shimano Deore XT, Mid Cage
AIR Shock, X-Fusion 02 RL w/120mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound & Lockout. Australian Agent/Service DYI MTB www.diymtb.com.au FSA Gamma Drive Mega Exo 42/32/24 Shimano Deore / Shimano Deore, 10-Speed
12T Cog
GT Cassette, 12
Sealed Bearing, Euro Bb, 8T Spline Cromoly Axle
GT 8T Euro w/ Cromoly Spindle, 73mm N/A
Shimano CS-HG81-10, 1136T, 10-Speed Shimano Deore XT
Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36T, 10-Speed FSA Mega Exo
MODEL FRAME
E.Thirteen Ls1+ W/ 40T Bashguard, Steel Boomerang, Sram X7, Short Cage Sram Pg-950, 11-28T Raceface X-Type, 83Mm
SRAM X0 Trigger (Rear Only)
Sram X5, Trigger, Right Side Only
Shimano Deore, 10-Speed
KMC X10, 10-Speed
Kmc X9
SRAM X5, Trigger (Rear Only) KMX X9, 9-Speed
Shimano Deore XT, Rapidfire
CHAIN
Kmc Z510hx
KMC BMX
KMC X10, 10-Speed
KMC X10, 10-Speed
RIMS
Easton Havoc Wheelset
Alex Fr30, 32H
ALL TERRA DD32, 32H
Alex Sx44, W/ Eyelets, 32H
ALL TERRA DDZ 32 Hole
Alex XD-Lite 32 Hole
HUBS
Easton Havoc Wheelset Easton Havoc Wheelset
ALL TERRA Lightweight Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc 32H Stainless 14G
Alloy Disc, Nutted Axle, Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc, Singlespeed Cassette 14G Stainless
GT Alloy Nutted Disc 32 Hole
SPOKES
All Terra Lightweight Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc, 20X110mm Thru Axle Dt Swiss Champion, 1.8 Stainless
ALL TERRA AT17 HP Disc, Doublewall 32 Hole ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32 Hole Stainless 14G
TIRES
Maxxis Minion DHF, Dual Ply, 3C, 26 x 2.5” Formula RO
Maxxis Minion DHF, Dual Ply, 3C, 26 x 2.5” Avid Elixir 7
Maxxis Minion DHF, Dual Ply, 3C, 26 x 2.5” Avid Elixir 5
Maxxis DTH, 26 x 2.15”
Maxxis DTH, 26 x 2.15”
Tektro Draco Pro
Tektro Two Finger
ALL TERRA Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc 32 Hole DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6 w/ Alloy Nipples Maxxis Aspen, Folding Bead, 29 x 2.1” Formula RX
Formula RO, 203mm/180mm (F/R) Cane Creek Angleset ZS49xZS49, +/-1 deg, 1.5 to 1 1/8" Funn RSX MkII Direct Mount w/ Titanium hardware, 45-50mm Funn Fatboy, Triple Butted, AL7050-T73, 785mm
Avid Elixir 7, (F/R) 200Mm Rotor
Avid Elixir 5, 200mm (F/R) FSA Orbit E 1.5R, 1.5" to 1 1/8"
Tektro Draco Pro Hydraulic Disc, W/ 160Mm Rotor (F/R) Fsa Impact Integrated, 1 1/8"
Tektro Linear Pull
Fsa Orbit Z 1.5R, 1.5"-->1.125" Reducer, Alloy Cups W/ Sealed Bearings Funn Rsx Ii, Direct Mount, 31.8Mm Clamp, 45-50Mm Length
ALL TERRA 3D Forged Alloy DH, 50mm
All Terra, 3D Forged, 50Mm Length
Funn Full On, Triple Butted Al6061-T6, 785Mm Width, 15Mm Rise, 31.8Mm Clamp Sdg I-Beam
ALL TERRA 7075-T6 Triple Butted, 785mm
Sdg Formula Fx I-Beam
SIZES EXTRAS
ALL TERRA Slim Line Flat Pedal, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, w/ Replaceable Pins S, M, L N/A
COLOR(S)
Chrome
BRAKE LEVERS BRAKES HEADSET STEM HANDLEBARS SEATPOST SADDLE PEDALS
SDG Micro I-Beam Carbon, 30.0mm x 350mm SDG Formula FX I-Beam
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Stainless 14G
Maxxis Aspen, Folding Bead, 29 x 2.1” Avid Elixir 1
Formula RX, 180mm/160mm (F/R) FSA No.16CC Integrated, 1 1/8"
Avid Elixir 1, 180mm/160mm (F/R) FSA ZS-4D Zerostack, 1 1/8"
GT DJ, 3D Forged, 50mm
Syncros AM, 3D Forged, M/L = 90mm, XL = 100mm
All Terra, 6061 Double Butted, 680Mm Width, 50Mm Rise, 31.8Mm Clamp
GT AL6061-T6 PG Riser, 680mm
Crankbrothers Cobalt 2, 700mm
ALL TERRA 3D Forged, 4-bolt, M/L = 90mm, XL = 100mm ALL TERRA AL6061 DB, 690mm
SDG Micro I-Beam, 31.6mm x 350mm SDG Formula FX I-Beam
Integrated Post
N/A
GT Wings Intergrated
GT Clear w/ Integrated Post
Crankbrothers Cobalt 1, 31.6mm x 350mm WTB Silverado Race SL
All-Terra Alloy Microadjust, 31.6mm x 350mm WTB Volt Comp
GT Slim Line Flat Pedal, Cast Alloy, W/ Replaceable Pins
ALL TERRA Slimline Flat Pedal w/Replaceable Pins
GT Slim Line Nylon Flat Pedal W/ Cromoly Axle
GT Nylon Slim Line Flat w/ Cromoly Spindle
N/A
ALL TERRA Slimline Flat Pedal, Cast Alloy
S, M, L N/A
S, M, L N/A
M / Universal N/A
M / Universal N/A
M, L, XL N/A
M, L, XL N/A
Chrome
Matte Black
Blue
White
Silver
Orange
FSA TH-888, 1 1/8"
MTN
MTN / GRAVITY
MTN / ENDURO
MODEL
Sensor 4.0
Karakoram 1.0
Karakoram 2.0
Karakoram 3.0
Karakoram 4.0
Avalanche 1.0
Avalanche 2.0
FRAME
AM Metal™ Hydroformed 6061-T6 Alumium Frame, 120mm Travel Independent Drivetrain ™ Suspension System w/Forged Linkage Pivots, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts and 1 1/8” Head Tube RockShox XC32 TK w/120mm Travel QR, Adjustable Rebound, Turn Key Lockout
NEW Speed Metal ™ Triple-Butted 6061 Aluminium (TT, ST, DT) Frame, Triple Triangle™Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Headtube
NEW Speed Metal ™ Triple-Butted 6061 Aluminium (TT, ST, DT) Frame, Triple Triangle™Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8
Hydroformed Speed Metal™ 6061 Aluminium Frame Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8"" Headtube,
NEW Speed Metal ™ TripleButted 6061 Aluminum (TT, ST, DT) Frame, Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8" Headtube
NEW Speed Metal ™ TripleButted 6061 Aluminum (TT, ST, DT) Frame, Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8" Headtube
Rock Shox XC32 w/100mm TravelQR, Adjustable Rebound, Turn-Key Lockout
SR Suntour XCM-V3-MLO w/100mm Travel QR, Adjustable Preload & Lockout
Rock Shox XC30 w/100mm Travel QR, Adjustable Rebound, Turnkey Lockout
Rock Shox XC28 TK Mg w/100mm Travel QR, Adjustable Rebound, Turnkey Lockout, Magnesium Lower Leg
AIR Shock, X-Fusion 02 RL w/120mm Travel, Adjustable Rebound & Lockout. Australian Agent/Service DYI MTB www. diymtb.com.au FSA Dyna Drive 44/32/22T
N/A
Rock Shox XC28 TK Mg w/100mm Travel QR, Adjustable Rebound, TurnKey Lockout, Magnesium Lower Leg N/A
Hydroformed/Butted Speed Metal ™ Aluminum Frame (TT/ST, DT), Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8" Headtube, w/29"er-Specific Geometry SR Suntour XCT-V3 w/100mm Travel QR, Adjustable Preload
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Shimano Alivio / Shimano Alivio, 9-Speed Shimano CS-HG20-9, 11-34T, 9-Speed Shimano BB-UN26
FSA Gamma Drive Mega Exo 42/32/24T Shimano Deore / Shimano Deore XT, 10-Speed Shimano CS-HG62, 11-36T, 10-Speed FSA Mega EXO
FSA DynaDrive CK-300 42/32/22T Shimano Acera / Shimano Deore Shadow, 9-Speed SRAM PG950, 11-34T, 9-Speed FSA BB-7420-ST
SR Suntour XCT-V2 42/32/22T Shimano Acera / Shimano Alivio, 8 -Speed Shimano CS-HG31, 11-32T, 8-Speed Tange Sealed
SR Suntour XCT-V2 42/32/22T Shimano Altus / Shimano Acera, 8 -Speed Shimano CS-HG31, 11-32T, 8-Speed Tange Sealed
FSA Gamma-Drive Mega EXO 42/32/24T Shimano Deore / Shimano Deore XT Shadow, 10-Speed Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36T, 10-Speed FSA Mega EXO
FSA Dyna-Drive CK-300 44/32/22T Shimano Acera / Shimano Deore Shadow, 9-Speed SRAM PG950, 11-34T, 9-Speed
Shimano Alivio, Rapidfire
Shimano Deore Rapid Fire
Shimano Alivio Rapid Fire
Shimano SL-M310 Rapid Fire
Shimano SL-M310 Rapid Fire
Shimano Deore Rapid Fire
Shimano Alivio Rapid-Fire
CHAIN
KMC HG53, 9-Speed
KMC X10, 10-Speed
KMC HG53, 9-Speed
KMC Z72, 8 -Speed
KMC Z72, 8 -Speed
KMC X10, 10-Speed
KMC X9, 9-Speed
RIMS
Alex TD24, Doublewall 32H
Alex TD24, Doublewall 32H
Alex TD25, Doublewall 32H
Alex DM25, Doublewall 32H
HUBS
ALL TERRA AT17 HP Disc, Doublewall 32H ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
ALL TERRA Alloy 32H
ALL TERRA AT17HP Disc, Doublewall 32H ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
ALL TERRA AT17HP Disc, Doublewall 32H ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
SPOKES
Stainless 14G
Stainless 14G
Stainless 14G
Stainless 14G
Stainless 14G
Stainless 14G
Stainless 14G
TIRES
Maxxis Sphinx, Wire Bead, 26 x 2.1” Tektro Draco Pro
Maxxis Aspen, Wire Bead, 29 x 2.1” Avid Elixir 1
Maxxis Aspen, Wire Bead, 29 x 2.1” Tektro Draco Pro
Maxxis Aspen, Wire Bead, 29 x 2.1” Tektro 2-Finger
Maxxis Aspen, Wire Bead, 29 x 2.1” Tektro 2-Finger
Maxxis Sphinx, Wire Bead (F/R), 26 x 2.1/1.95” Avid Elixir 1
Maxxis Sphinx, Wire Bead (F/R), 26 x 2.1/1.95” Tektro Draco Pro Hydraulic
Tektro Draco Pro, 180mm/ 160mm (F/R) FSA No. 10 Zerostack, 1 1/8"
Avid Elixir 1, 160mm (F/R)
Tektro Draco Pro Hydraulic, 160mm (F/R) FSA No. 10 Zerostack, 1 1/8"
Tektro Novela Cable Disc, 160mm (F/R) Tange Zerostack Ahead, 1 1/8"
Tektro Linear Pull
Avid Elixir 1, 160mm (F/R)
FSA No. 11 Zerostack, 1 1/8"
Tange Zerostack Ahead, 1 1/8"
FSA No. 10, 1 1/8"
Tektro Draco Pro Hydraulic, 160mm (F/R) FSA No. 10, 1 1/8"
ALL TERRA 3D Forged, 4-bolt, XS/S = 70mm, M/L = 90mm, \XL = 100mm ALL TERRA AL6061 PG, 690mm ALL TERRA Alloy Microadjust, 31.6mm x 350mm WTB Volt Comp
ALL TERRA 3D Forged Threadless, CNC'd 4-Bolt Face Plate ALL TERRA 6061 Aluminum Flat TopRiser, 690mm ALL TERRA Alloy Microadjust, 30.9mm WTB Pure-V Comp
ALL TERRA 3D Forged Threadless, CNC'd 4-Bolt Face Plate ALL TERRA 6061 Aluminum Flat Top Riser, 690mm ALL TERRA Alloy Microadjust, 30.9mm WTB Pure-V Comp
ALL TERRA 3D Forged Threadless, CNC'd 4-Bolt Face Plate ALL TERRA 6061 Aluminum Riser, 690mm ALL TERRA Alloy Microadjust, 30.9mm WTB Pure-V Comp
ALL TERRA 3D Forged Threadless, CNC'd 4-Bolt Face Plate ALL TERRA 6061 Aluminum Riser, 690mm ALL TERRA Alloy Microadjust, 30.9mm WTB Pure-V Comp
ALL TERRA 3D Forged Threadless, CNC'd 4-Bolt Face Plate ALL TERRA 6061 Aluminum Flat Top Riser, 690mm ALL TERRA Alloy Microadjust, 30.9mm WTB Volt
ALL TERRA 3D Forged Threadless, CNC'd 4-Bolt Face Plate ALL TERRA 6061 Aluminum Flat Top Riser, 690mm ALL TERRA Alloy Microadjust, 30.9mm ALL TERRA by WTB
GT Slimline Flat Pedal, Cast Alloy S, M, L, XL N/A
GT Slimline Flat Alloy
GT Slimline Flat Alloy
GT Slimline Flat
GT Slimline Flat
GT Slimline Flat Alloy
GT Slimline Flat Alloy
SIZES EXTRAS
S, M, L, XL N/A
S, M, L, XL N/A
S, M, L, XL N/A
S, M, L, XL N/A
S, M, L, XL N/A
S, M, L, XL N/A
COLOR(S)
Black
Silver
Blue Black
Matte Black Orange
Red White
Pearl White
Silver Blue
FRONT SUSPENSION / FORK REAR SUSPENSION
CRANK DERAILLEUR (F/R) REAR COG BOTTOM BRACKET SHIFTERS
BRAKE LEVERS BRAKES HEADSET STEM HANDLEBARS SEATPOST SADDLE PEDALS
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
FSA BB-7420-ST
22 23
MTN
MTN / GRAVITY
MTN / ENDURO
MODEL
Avalanche 3.0
Avalanche 4.0
Aggressor 1.0
Aggressor 2.0
Aggressor 3.0
FRAME
NEW 6061 Speed Metal ™ Aluminium Frame, Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts,and 1 1/8” Headtube
NEW 6061 Speed Metal ™ Aluminum (TT, ST, DT) Frame, Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8" Headtube
6061 Aluminium Triple Triangle™ GT Frame, Mechanically Formed «Double Ovalized» Down Tube with Gusset, CNC’d Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8» Head Tube
6061 Aluminium Triple Triangle™ GT Frame, Mechanically Formed “Double Ovalized” Down Tube with Gusset, CNC’d Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Head Tube
6061 Aluminium Triple Triangle™ GT Frame, Mechanically Formed “Double Ovalized” Down Tube with Gusset, CNC’d Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” Head Tube
FRONT SUSPENSION / FORK
SR Suntour XCM-V3 MLO w/100mm Travel QR, Lockout
SR Suntour XCM-V3 w/100mm Travel
SR Suntour XCT-V4 w/80mm Travel
SR Suntour M3010 AL w/63mm Travel
SR Suntour M3010 AL w/63mm Travel
REAR SUSPENSION
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CRANK
Suntour XCT 42/32/22T
Suntour XCT-V1 42/32/22T
Suntour XCC 42/34/24T
Suntour XCC 42/34/24T
Suntour XCC 42/34/24T
DERAILLEUR (F/R) REAR COG
Shimano Acera / Shimano Alivio Shimano CS-HG31, 11-32T, 8-Speed Tange Sealed
Shimano Altus / Shimano Acera Shimano CS-HG31, 11-32T, 8-Speed Tange Sealed
Shimano TX-51 / Shimano Acera Shimano CS HG-31, 11-32T, 8-Speed Cartridge Sealed
Shimano TY-10 / Shimano Acera Shimano CS HG-31, 11-32T, 8-Speed Cartridge Sealed
Shimano Tourney / Shimano TX55 Shimano Hyperglide F/W, 14-34T, 7-Speed Cartridge Sealed
BOTTOM BRACKET SHIFTERS
Zaskar 100 Carbon 9R Pro F.O.C Ultra ™ - Force Optimized Construction Ultra Carbon Speed Blend™ , 100Mm Travel, Independent Drivetrain, W/ Tapered 1.5"->1.125" Head Tube, Post Mount Disc Brake Mount, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger Fox Racing Shox 32 Float Rl Fit Qr15, 100Mm Travel, W/ Fit Damper, Rebound Adjust, Lockout, & Tapered 1.5"-->1 1/8" Alloy Steerer Fox Racing Shox Float Rp23 Bv, W/100Mm Travel, W/ Rebound & Compression Adjust Shimano Deore Xt, Fc-M785, 2X10, 40/28T Shimano Deore Xt
Zaskar 100 Carbon 9R Expert F.O.C Ultra ™ - Force Optimized Construction Ultra Carbon Speed Blend™ , 100Mm Travel, Independent Drivetrain, W/ Tapered 1.5”->1.125” Head Tube, Post Mount Disc Brake Mount, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger RockShox Reba RL 29 w/100mm Travel, 15mm Maxle, Motion Control Damper, Adjustable Rebound, Lockout, & Tapered Alloy Steerer Fox Shox Float RL w/100mm Travel, Rebound & Lockout
Shimano Deore Xt, Cs-M771, 10 Speed, 11-36T Nil
SRAM S1400 2.2, OCT Hollow Forged 39/26T SRAM X7, 2x10 / Shimano Deore XT, Mid Cage Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36T, 10-Speed SRAM XR GXP
Shimano SL-M310 Rapid Fire
Shimano SL-M310 Rapid Fire KMC Z72, 8 -Speed
Shimano EF-51 EZ Fire, 8-Speed KMC Z72, 8 -Speed
Shimano EF-51 EZ Fire, 7-Speed KMC Z51, 7-Speed
Shimano SLX Rapidfire
KMC Z72, 8 -Speed
Shimano EF-51 EZ Fire, 8-Speed KMC Z72, 8 -Speed
Shimano Deore Xt
CHAIN
Kmc X10
KMC X10, 10-Speed
RIMS
Alex DM25, Doublewall 32H
Alex DM25, Doublewall 32H
Alex DM25, Doublewall 32H
Alex DM25, Doublewall 32H
Dt Swiss X1600 Wheelset
DT Swiss X470 29er 32H
HUBS
Alex DM25 Disc, Doublewall 32H ALL TERRA Alloy Disc 32H
ALL TERRA Alloy 32H
Alloy Disc QR (Cassette) 32H
Alloy QR (Cassette) 32H
Alloy QR 32H
Dt Swiss X1600 Wheelset
SPOKES
Stainless 14G
Stainless 14G
Stainless 14G
Stainless 14G
Stainless 14G
Dt Swiss
TIRES
Maxxis Sphinx, Wire Bead (F/R), 26 x 2.1/1.95” Tektro Draco Pro
Maxxis Sphinx, Wire Bead (F/R), 26 x 2.1/1.95” Tektro 2-Finger
GT All Terrain, 2.1"/1.9" (F/R), Wire Shimano EF-51
GT All Terrain, 2.1"/1.95" (F/R), Wire Shimano EF-51
GT All Terrain, 2.1"/1.95" (F/R), Wire Shimano EF-51
Maxxis Aspen, 26"X2.1", Folding Bead Formula R1x
ALL TERRA Lightweight Alloy Sealed Bearing Thru Axle Disc 32H DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6 w/Alloy Nipples Maxxis Aspen, 2.1", Folding Bead Formula RX
Tektro Draco Pro, 160mm (F/R) Tange Threadless, 1 1/8"
Tektro Novella Cable Disc, 160mm (F/R) Tange Threadless, 1 1/8"
Tektro Novela Cable, 160mm (F/R) Ahead Steel, 1 1/8"
Linear Pull 110mm Arms
Linear Pull 110mm Arms
Ahead Steel, 1 1/8"
Ahead Steel, 1 1/8"
ALL TERRA Threadless, 4-Bolt ALL TERRA 6061 Aluminum Riser, 685mm
ALL TERRA Threadless, 4-Bolt ALL TERRA 6061 Aluminum Riser, 685mm
Alloy Ahead
Alloy Ahead
Alloy Ahead
Formula R1x, 180Mm /160Mm Rotor (F/R) Fsa No.42 Acb, Integrated, 1.5" Lower, 1 1/8" Upper Syncros Am-V2, 3D Forged
MTB Riser Bar
MTB Riser Bar
MTB Riser Bar
ALL TERRA Alloy Microadjust, 30.9mm ALL TERRA by WTB
ALL TERRA Alloy Microadjust, 30.9mm ALL TERRA by WTB
GT Alloy, Microadjust
GT Alloy, Microadjust
GT Alloy, Microadjust
SADDLE
GT MTB
GT MTB
GT MTB
PEDALS
GT Slimline Flat
GT Slimline Flat
GT Slimline Flat
GT Slimline Flat
GT Slimline Flat
Wtb Silverado Race Sl, W/ Nicro Tubular Rails Nil
SIZES EXTRAS
S, M, L, XL N/A
S, M, L, XL, N/A
XS, S, M, L, XL N/A
XS, S, M, L, XL N/A
XS, S, M, L, XL N/A
M,L,Xl N/A
M, L, XL N/A
COLOR(S)
Black Red
Black White
Black White
Black Green
Black Polished Silver
Raw
White
BRAKE LEVERS BRAKES HEADSET STEM HANDLEBARS SEATPOST
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Crankbrothers Cobalt 3 Riser Bar, 700Mm Width, 31.8Mm Clamp Crankbrothers Cobalt 3
Formula RX, 180mm / 160mm (F/R) FSA Orbit C-40-ACB, 1 .5" to 1 1/8" Syncros AM, 3D Forged, M = 70mm, L/XL = 90mm Crankbrothers Cobalt 2, 700mm Crankbrothers Cobalt 2, 31.6mm x 350mm WTB Silverado Race SL N/A
MTN
MTN / GRAVITY
ZASKAR 100 CARBON TEAM F.O.C Ultra ™- Force FRAME Optimized Construction Ultra Carbon Speed Blend™, 100Mm Travel, Independent Drivetrain, W/ Tapered 1.5”-->1.125” Head Tube, Post Mount Disc Brake Mount, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger RockShox Sid XX World Cup FRONT SUSPENSION / w/100mm Travel 15mm Maxle, Motion Control Damper, FORK Adjustable Rebound, Remote Hydraulic Lockout, & Tapered Carbon Steerer Fox Racing Shox Float Rp23 REAR Bv, W/100Mm Travel, W/ SUSPENSION Rebound & Compression Adjust Shimano Deore Xtr, 2X10, CRANK 40/28T DERAILLEUR Shimano XTR, 2x10 / Shimano XTR, Mid Cage (F/R) Shimano CS-M980, 11-36T, REAR COG 10-Speed RaceFace X-Type BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano XTR Rapidfire SHIFTERS
MODEL
MTN / ENDURO Zaskar Carbon 9R Pro
Zaskar 9R Expert
Zaskar 9R Elite
XIZANG 9R FRAME
F.O.C. Ultra™ Force Optimized Carbon Ultra - Speed Blend™, Triple Triangle™ Frame, F.O.C. BB Shell, Dropouts, and 1 1/8» to 1 1/2» Tapered Head Tube, w/9R Specific Geometry
Zaskar Carbon 9r Expert F.O.C. Ultra™ Force Optimized Carbon Ultra - Speed Blend™, Triple Triangle™ Frame, F.O.C. BB Shell, Dropouts, and 1 1/8” to 1 1/2” Tapered Head Tube, w/9R Specific Geometry
Hydroformed Speed Metal™ Aluminum Frame (TT, ST, DT), Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8" Integrated Head Tube, w/ 29"-er Specific Geometry
Hydroformed Speed Metal™ Aluminum Frame (TT, ST, DT), Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, Forged Bottom Bracket, Dropouts, and 1 1/8" Integrated Head Tube, w/ 29"-er Specific Geometry
Pressure Formed Titanium 3AL-2.5v Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction, w/Post Mount Disc Brake, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, and 1 1/8” to 1 1/2” Tapered Head Tube
RockShox Sid RLT w/100mm Travel 15mm Maxle, Motion Control Damper, Adjustable Rebound, Lockout, & Tapered Alloy Steerer
RockShox Reba RL 29w/100mm Travel QR, Motion Control Damper, Adjustable Rebound, Lockout, & Alloy Tapered Steerer
RockShox Reba RL 29 w/100mm Travel QR, Motion Control Damper, Adjustable Rebound, Lockout, & Alloy Steerer
RockShox Recon Gold TK Solo Air w/100mm Travel QR, Adj. Rebound, Turn-Key Lockout
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Shimano Deore XT 38/26T
SRAM S1400 2.2, OCT Hollow Forged 39/26T SRAM X7, 2x10 / SRAM X9 Mid Cage Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36T, 10-Speed SRAM XR GXP
SRAM S1400 2.2, OCT Hollow Forged 39/26T SRAM X7, 2x10 / Shimano Deore XT, Mid Cage Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36T, 10-Speed SRAM XR GXP
SRAM S1000 2.2 39/26T
N/A
Shimano Deore XT, 2x10 / ] Shimano Deore XT, Mid Cage Shimano CS-M771-10, 11-36T, 10-Speed Shimano Deore XT
SRAM X7, 2x10 / SRAM X9, Mid Cage Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36T, 10-Speed SRAM XR GXP
N/A
Shimano Deore XT
SRAM X7 Trigger
Shimano SLX, Rapidfire
SRAM X7 Trigger
N/A
N/A N/A
CHAIN
KMC X10 SL Ti, 10-Speed
KMC X10, 10-Speed
KMC X10, 10-Speed
KMC X10, 10-Speed
KMC X10, 10-Speed
N/A
RIMS
Crankbrothers Cobalt 3 Wheelset Crankbrothers Cobalt 3 Wheelset
DT Swiss M1800 Wheelset
DT Swiss X470 29er 32H
DT Swiss X470 29er 32H
N/A
DT Swiss M1800 Wheelset
ALL TERRA Lightweight Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc 32H
ALL TERRA Lightweight Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc 32H
ALL TERRA HP17 Disc, Doublewall 32H ALL TERRA Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc 32H
SPOKES
Crankbrothers Cobalt 3 Wheelset
DT Swiss M1800 Wheelset
DT Swiss Competition, 1.6/1.8
DT Swiss Competition, 1.6/1.8
Stainless 14/15G DB
N/A
TIRES
Maxxis Aspen, 2.1", Folding Bead Formula Rx W/ Carbon Lever
Maxxis Aspen, 2.1", Folding Bead Formula R1X
Maxxis Aspen, 2.1”, Folding Bead Formula RX
Maxxis Aspen, 2.1", Folding Bead Formula RX
Maxxis Aspen, 2.1", Folding Bead Avid Elixir 3
N/A
Formula R1 Racing, 160mm (F/R) FSA Orbit C-40/48 -CF-ACB, 1.5" to 1 1/8" Crankbrothers Cobalt 3
Formula R1X, 160mm (F/R)
Formula RX, 160mm (F/R)
Formula RX, 160mm (F/R)
Avid Elixir 3, 160mm (F/R)
N/A
FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1.5" TO 1 1/8" Syncros AM, 3D Forged, S/M = 70mm, L/XL = 90 Crankbrothers Cobalt 2, 680mm
FSA No. 16 Integrated, 1 1/8"
N/A
Syncros AM, 3D Forged, S/M = 70mm, L/XL = 90mm Crankbrothers Cobalt 2, 680mm
FSA No. 16CC Integrated, 1 1/8" Syncros AM, 3D Forged, S/M = 90mm, L = 100mm, ALL TERRA Flat Top Riser, AL6061 DB, 690mm
HUBS
BRAKE LEVERS BRAKES
N/A
N/A
HANDLEBARS
Crankbrothers Cobalt 11 carbon, 680mm
FSA Orbit C-40-ACB, 1.5" to 1 1/8" Syncros AM V2, 3D Forged, S/M = 80mm, L/XL = 90mm Crankbrothers Cobalt 3, 680mm
SEATPOST
Crankbrothers Cobalt 3, 31.6mm x 350mm WTB Silverado Race SL
Crankbrothers Cobalt 1, 27.2mm x 350mm WTB Silverado Race SL
Crankbrothers Cobalt 1, 27.2mm x 350mm WTB Silverado Comp
ALL TERRA Alloy Microadjust, 27.2mm x 350mm WTB Silverado Comp
N/A
SADDLE
Crankbrothers Cobalt 11 Carbon, 31.6mm x 350mm WTB Silverado Team
PEDALS
N/A
N/A
N/A
Shimano PD-M505 Clipless
Shimano PD-M505 Clipless
N/A
SIZES EXTRAS
S, M, L N/A
S, M, L, XL N/A
S, M, L, XL N/A
S, M, L, XL N/A
S, M, L, XL N/A
29er Wheel - Medium, Large N/A
COLOR(S)
Chrome
Blue
White
Satin Grey
Gloss Black
Polished Titanium
HEADSET STEM
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
N/A N/A
N/A
24 25
GEOMETRY size
(D) seat tube length (mm)
(C) horiz. top tube length (mm)
(G) stand over height (mm)
579.96
734.7
(A) head angleยบ
(B) seat angleยบ
(E) chaiN stay length (mm)
(H) head tube length (mm)
(K) bottom bracket height (mm)
(J) fork offset (rake) (mm)
(F) wheel base (mm)
DROP
FC
MTn / GRAVITY Fury Carbon TEAM
FURY ALLOY 1.0/2.0
RUCKUS DJ 1.0/2.0
S
449.9
44
1122.77
-16
685.2
M
460.6
610.03
739.7
65
69.0
438.0
120
356.0
44
1153.57
-16
716.0
L
481.8
635.01
752.2
65
65
69.0
69.0
438.0
438.0
130
110
356.0
356.0
44
1179.34
-16
741.8
S
425.0
570.00
734.7
63.5
69.0
430.0
130
352.0
42
1122.77
-12
691.0
M
435.0
595.00
739.7
63.5
69.0
430.0
130
352.0
42
1153.57
-12
716.0
L
445.0
610.00
752.2
63.5
69.0
430.0
130
352.0
42
1179.34
-12
731.0
U
320.0
598.85
614.1
70
71.0
399.0
114
303.0
44.5
1043.21
30
646.0
M
484.9
577.46
769.1
69.5
74.7
455.0
120
330.0
44
1129.36
30
676.0
L
507.7
604.10
789.4
69.5
74.6
455.0
140
330.0
44
1155.97
30
702.6
XL
557.4
630.32
829.1
69.5
74.5
455.0
155
330.0
44
1182.12
30
728.7
MTn / TRAIL SENSOR 9R PRO / ELITE
KARAKORAM 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 / 4. 0
AVALANCHE 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 / 4.0
AGGRESSOR 26" 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0
S
420.0
583.63
734.1
70.5
73.5
445.0
110
315.0
45
1087.10
58
648.5
M L
471.0 507.0
603.37 622.54
772.2 801.8
71 71
73.0 73.0
445.0 445.0
110 110
315.0 315.0
45 45
1095.03 1114.51
58 58
656.4 675.8
XL
545.0
641.53
832.5
71
72.5
445.0
120
315.0
45
1127.98
58
689.2
S
407.0
540.00
759.3
70.5
73.0
420.0
110
301.0
39
1015.20
35
596.6
M
445.0
571.00
781.5
70.5
73.0
420.0
120
301.0
39
1046.60
35
628.1
L
483.0
592.00
803.9
70.5
73.0
420.0
130
301.0
39
1068.10
35
649.5
XL
521.0
610.00
831.1
70.5
73.0
420.0
150
301.0
39
1087.00
35
668.5
XS
383.9
527.63
664.4
71
73.5
420.0
100
298.0
41
1001.46
35
584.0
S
415.6
545.91
693.3
71
73.5
420.0
115
298.0
41
1020.17
35
602.6
M
466.4
576.63
735.0
71
73.5
420.0
130
298.0
41
1051.36
35
633.8
L
504.5
594.97
767.8
71
73.5
420.0
145
298.0
41
1070.42
35
652.8
XL
542.6
618.04
799.4
71
73.5
420.0
160
298.0
41
1094.11
35
676.5
X/C RACE ZASKAR 100 9R CARBON PRO / EXPERT
M
457.0
578.00
8 07.7
69.5
73.5
453.0
122.5
327.0
45
1110.03
40
660.02
L
500.0
603.00
838.8
69.5
73.5
453.0
142.5
327.0
45
1136.49
40
686.43
XL
550.0
628.00
872.6
69.5
73.5
453.0
157.5
327.0
45
1162.58
40
712.47
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
GEOMETRY size
(D) seat tube length (mm)
(C) horiz. top tube length (mm)
(G) stand over height (mm)
(A) head angleº
(B) seat angleº
(E) chaiN stay length (mm)
(H) head tube length (mm)
(K) bottom bracket height (mm)
(J) fork offset (rake) (mm)
(F) wheel base (mm)
DROP
FC
X/C RACE ZASKAR 100 CARBON TEAM
S M L
420.0 457.0 508.0
575.00 605.00 630.00
753.0 777.7 815.2
69.5 69.5 69.5
73.5 73.5 73.5
428.0 428.0 428.0
112.5 122.5 142.5
325.0 325.0 325.0
39 39 39
1082.9 1113.6 1140.1
-10 -10 -10
655.1 685.8 712.3
ZASKAR CARBON 9R PRO/EXPERT
S M L XL
420.0 470.0 507.0 545.0
571.01 605.01 629.00 645.00
705.3 755.0 776.8 808.3
71 72 72 72
74.5 73.5 73.5 73.0
445.0 445.0 445.0 445.0
110 110 120 130
297.0 297.0 297.0 297.0
43 43 43 43
1073.06 1085.99 1110.17 1120.77
65 65 65 65
636.2 649.0 673.1 683.6
ZASKAR ALLOY 9R / EXPERT / ELITE
S M L XL
420.0 471.0 507.0 545.0
571.01 604.00 629.00 645.00
708.6 750.6 779.9 811.4
71 72 72 72
74.5 73.5 73.5 73.0
445.0 445.0 445.0 445.0
110 110 120 130
297.0 297.0 297.0 297.0
45 45 45 45
1075.17 1087.06 1112.27 1122.87
65 65 65 65
638.3 650.1 675.2 685.7
FURY WRC / FURY ALLOY 1.0 & 2.0
SENSOR / ZASKAR 100
ZASKAR / karakoram / AVALANCHE / aggressor
To allow for continued product development, specifications and availability are subject to change without prior notice. Some bikes in this catalogue are photographed without reflectors and bells but all GT bikes comply with Australian standards. Always wear your protective gear including your mandatory Australian standards approved helmet. Even pro riders crash every now and then, it’s part of progress, so please ride within your limits. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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As proven as the bikes they ride. For the last 20 years, GT has had the support of athletes who’ve pushed the progression of our sport. Whether by redefining what’s possible on two wheels, or reinventing the role of a bike pro, these riders have relied on GT bikes to bring themselves (and the sport) to the next level.
HANS REY Wingmen Team Define. Redefine. Repeat. Outside of a blood test, it’s been challenging lately to find positive things cyclists have done to help both grow and create awareness for their sport. Hans continues to define what it means to earn your wings.
Marc Beaumont UCI World Cup Team Few athletes have the skill, fitness and reflexes to win a World Cup Downhill event. Fewer still are also fit enough to hang with some of the World’s best cross country riders.
Mick Hannah UCI World Cup Team With a moniker like Sik Mick, one might expect a persona rife with attitude and a sense of entitlement. With Mick, nothing could be further from the truth.
ANDREW CHO Wingmen Team Domo arigato, Mr. Choboto. A unique species, the Chobot is a cross pollination of a mountain biker, amateur documentary filmmaker, gravity coach and fun hog.
ERIC CARTER Wingmen Team Classy. Between his national and world championship titles, his activities as a brand ambassador, and his ability to earn the respect of nearly every cyclist he meets, E.C.’s done a lot to earn both his wings and his place as a wingman.
TYLER McCAUL Wingmen Team TMC = WTF. Generally speaking, if you can pull off an aerial maneuver on a bike that leaves everyone watching and wondering what the hell you just did, then you stand a pretty good shot at making the Wingmen team.
DAVE WATSON Wingmen Team Shaming spandex since 2003. Wingmen don’t issue statements; their riding is a statement enough. Whether by jumping over the Peloton at the 2003 Tour de France, or founding Sombrio, Dave’s been pretty vocal throughout his career. We’re proud to have him on the program.
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Technological. Emphasis on logical. Everything found on a GT bike is there for a reason — to help riders go farther and faster than they ever thought possible. Our philosophy? We believe the simplest route is the direction to head, and that bike building demands focus and sticktoitiveness. We’re committed to what works, not what’s trendy. And our technologies have been proven to work all around the world, on every surface, time and again. And again after that.
it’s iconic for a reason. Nothing says more about who we are and our philosophy toward bike building than our Triple Triangle™ frame design. First introduced 24 years ago to help both reduce unwanted lateral frame flex and improve acceleration, in no time, Triple Triangle™, gained global notoriety not only for its responsiveness, but also for its legendary durability. To date, a Triple Triangle frame remains the only frame in the world to win a world championship in both X/C and DH. Notoriety quickly led to iconic status when, shortly after its introduction, a Triple Triangle™ frame became the first (and only) bike in the world to win a mountain bike world championship in both X/C and downhill disciplines.
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LIFE IS COMPLICATED. SUSPENSION SHOULDN’T BE.
Most suspension platforms are forced to make a compromise between pedaling efficiency and suspension performance. And if compromises are anything…they’re complicated. Even if a system strikes an optimum balance (which a lot of them do), the additional linkages, shock-tunes and pivots required by such a design typically result in more maintenance, more moving parts…and more headaches. GT’s simple-is-best approach forced us to think about the problem differently.
Rather than forcing a compromise, GT’s Independent Drivetrain™ dissolves the relationship entirely, allowing the suspension to function independently of the drivetrain, and vice versa. The benefits? Because the drivetrain is independent of the suspension, pedaling forces aren’t interrupted by the activation of the suspension. Because the suspension is independent of the drivetrain, the suspension can focus on bumps and impacts without worrying about the effect on
left With I-Drive, regardless of how the rear wheel moves, it won’t pull on the chain, crank or pedals. The result? The rider is insulated from suspension-induced pedal feedback and pedaling efficiency is improved. right Because it operates independent of the drivetrain, the suspension can focus solely on what it’s supposed to. Rather than having its direction dictated by the requirements of the drivetrain, the rear-wheel path can instead follow the direction of the force of impact. The benefit? Reduced drag; preserved momentum; and a faster, smoother ride. below Independent Drivetrain doesn’t require extra linkages or pivots to maximize suspension performance. The fewer the pivots, the fewer the linkages…the fewer the headaches.
pedaling efficiency. Because it’s an inherently simple design, it’s easy to set up, ride and maintain. And because the engineering focus doesn’t have to be on making the system work, we can focus it on making sure riders can trust it to perform the way it should, when it should.
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Believe the ride. Not the hype. Carbon can usually yield a pretty durable, über-lightweight frame. Our motivations with the material, however, have always been slightly different. Unlike alloys, carbon allows us to put material exactly where it’s needed in order to create a better riding, more durable frame with the exact riding characteristics necessary to earn the trust of riders across the globe.
Our proprietary methodology for carbon frame fabrication, GT’s Force Optimized Construction (FOC) reflects our commitment to this ideal. Using our own Finite Element Analysis software, we can more closely examine the forces affecting a frame. Using this information, we can make frames that both ride the way we want,that working cyclists can trust.
force optimized construction FOC lets us build a frame that does not flex in ways it shouldn’t due to pedaling forces, steering forces, impact forces‌hell, it can even protect you from THE Force. You know. Just in case you run into a Jedi.
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More doesn’t equal better. Look at Vegas buffets. Making a bike stronger doesn’t always mean you’ve got to use more material. It does mean you’ve got to use stronger materials and be smarter in how you use them. Tube shapes, diameters and surface planes go a long way in making a stronger, more reliable frame.
1+1+1 = 4 A bike can be greater than the sum of its parts., we use a combination of materials, fabrication techniques, proprietary technology and geometries to give our bikes a specific “attitude.”
Rather than restricting ourselves to a fixed set of shapes, GT employs fabrication techniques that enable us to optimize the shapes of our tubes and frames according to the riding style (and resulting stresses) for which they’ll be used.
Hydroformed
monocoque
Hydroformed tubes undergo a process in which a traditionally shaped tube or part is manipulated and reshaped to direct metal towards places that need to be reinforced or strengthened. The result? An alloy tube that yields optimum strength-to-weight characteristics.
Because they’re not constrained by the shapes that an existing tube can yield, monocoque frames can take a shape that can withstand exceptionally trying terrain. making it a GT’s preferred fabrication process for the rigors of high-speed gravity riding.
butted Like hydroformed tubes, butted tubes are traditionally shaped, featuring a thicker, stronger wall at the ends of the tube (where the bike endures greater stress loads), and a thinner, lighter wall in the middle of the tube.
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The cool thing about carbon? Its properties can be changed in targeted places. Need a carbon tube to be stronger around the headtube juncture? No problem, just change the orientation or weave of the carbon blend in that area. The downside of carbon? In order to capitalize on the advantages of carbon, you’ve really got to have one hell of a dialed-in fabrication process. Said more plainly — a carbon frame is only as good as the years of experience you’ve got in developing it. Fortunately, GT began experimenting with composites over 20 years ago. Our legacy of composite construction is manifested in our proprietary methodology of carbon fabrication — Force Optimized Construction. GT both ensures that we’re building the most reliable carbon frames possible and tunes its frames to a specific riding style using three different FOC fabrication techniques.
foc ultra FOC Ultra takes a minimalist approach to carbon fabrication using the fewest layers of hi-modulus carbon possible to achieve a stiff, reliable, responsive ride. Not only is FOC Ultra light enough to be used in peloton-ready machines like the GTr Carbon Team, but also it’s the fabrication process that X/C MTB pros Céderic and Cécile Ravanel trust to deliver them 2012 Olympic berths in London.
foc am GT’s FOC AM fabrication yields a frame that’s almost as rugged as our XM blend, in a lighterweight package by using smaller tube diameters and different lay-up protocols. But don’t let that fool you. Even though the force carbon — an FOC AM bike with 150 mm of rear-wheel travel — is lighter than many 120 mm (or even some 100mm) bikes, it’s still strong enough to handle a good whipping. Just ask Hans, who issued a whipping of his own to pros less than half his age aboard an FOC AM bike at this year’s Cabo Verde Race.
foc xm FOC XM optimizes our XM blend of carbon to withstand the abuse of the UCI World Cup DH circuit. The proof ? It’s in the pudding. The first (and only) full-carbon frames to take home both a DH World Cup win (nice work, Marc) and a DH World Championship Podium (nice work, Mick) feature FOC XM fabrications.
materials
We started working with carbon before Cho was born.
Speed metal. It’s not just for MOTORHEAD FANS anymore. Our engineers use proprietary alloy and composite materials when designing GT frames. By specifying the exact criteria they need their alloy and composite materials to meet, GT engineers can, and always will, develop frames that meet the standard for durability we first set nearly 40 years ago.
carbon
What’s your flavor? Coffee makers use different blends of beans in order to achieve different flavors. Similarly, we use different blends of carbon to achieve distinct riding characteristics, and to optimize our frames around a particular riding style. xm blend Used exclusively on the Fury, GT’s XM carbon is a blend of intermediate modulus carbon with an exceptionally high strain-to-failure ratio. Although more flexible than a stiffer, more responsive Hi-Mod blend, this blend is a lot less fragile, and can bend appreciably before reaching its break point. We didn’t stop there. GT’s proprietary Rockblock™ technology (made from ballisticgrade Kevlar fiber that helps protect law enforcement and military personnel) is also incorporated into the fibers on the underside of the down tube to protect it from rocks and debris that are sprayed up from the front tire. am blend Used exclusively on the Force, GT’s AM carbon blend starts with an XM blend before being substantially lightened with the strategic replacement of intermediate modulus carbon with stiffer, snappier himodulus fibers in areas of the bike insulated from impact by GT’s Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System. speed blend Durable enough to be used on the Zaskar while still being light enough to be used on the GTr Team Road Frame. Featuring a higher percentage of hi-modulus carbon, GT’s Speed blend yields an exceptionally stiff and light frame, without the brittle characteristics typically associated with similar constructions.
alloy
Good enough is never enough. Stronger frame need stronger tubes. Stronger tubes need either more material, or to be made into stronger shapes. To make our bikes strong and light, we opt for the latter whenever we can. That’s why GT has partnered with the industry’s leading alloy manufacturers to develop its own custom blend of alloy materials which are more easily transformed into the shapes we want, and which will hold those shapes once set. xm Metal Optimized for the rigors of monocoque construction, XM metal is perfect for aggressive, gravityoriented riding styles. am Metal Similar in concept to XM metal, AM metal is optimized for Hydroformed tubes. It’s damp riding characteristics make it an ideal choice for shorter-travel trail bikes, and un-sprung hard-tails. speed Metal Formulated for use in tubes featuring multiple fabrication techniques (tubes which are butted, then hydroformed), Speed Metal is strong enough to be used in X/C Hardtails like the Zaskar, and light enough for crit machines like the GTr Series 1.
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dur abil ity Disposable heroes. Not bikes.
There’s a reason the Zaskar is the only bike to win both a downhill and X/C world championship title: why the Fury was the only full-carbon bike in competition at the Red Bull Rampage and why Andrew Cho was able to log a million vertical miles this past season on one carbon fiber bike. We constantly look for, and address, potential areas of weakness in our bikes, and then focus on developing technologies to improve the longevity of our bikes. Examples include:
triple trianglE Originally developed to extend the frame life, stiffen the rear triangle and thus create a faster, more responsive ride, Triple Triangle™ has transcended its role as just another tech story and become an iconic symbol of who we are and what we stand for.
Forged Elements and Pivots GT forges (or optimizes with FOC) every single linkage and pivot on all of our dualsuspension bikes. We don’t stop there. We also forge other areas of the frame that are prone to constant abuse or stress, such as head tubes, bottom brackets and dropouts.
Gusseted Head tubes When you’re trying to defy what is possible on two wheels, sometimes a little extra metal goes a long way. That’s why, on select bikes, GT features head tube and/or down tube gussets, giving riders who embrace the earn your wings philosophy on a different level than most of us a little extra security.
11 ⁄2 x 11 ⁄2 The wider diameter of a forged 11⁄2" x 11⁄2" head tube yields an exceptionally strong, stiff structure with improved steering response, reduced flex and greater impact deflection at high speeds in rough terrain.
Putting a bunch of great musicians together doesn’t guarantee that you’ll get a great band. Case in point: Van Hagar. Critical as the materials and technologies used in the construction of a frameset are, they need to be developed in concert with the key element that most affects a bike’s steering and handling characteristics — its geometry. In order to enhance handling characteristics, GT carefully selects the proprietary materials and fabrication techniques best suited for each bike’s geometry, then pairs it with a head tube diameter that best meets the needs of the rider the bike was designed for.
11 ⁄8 x 11 ⁄2 GT’s forged, tapered 11 ⁄8" x 11 ⁄2" affords the same steering response and stiffness benefits of a 11 ⁄2" x 11 ⁄2" tube, but without suffering as much of a weight penalty.
11 ⁄8 x 11 ⁄8 Just because they’re light on the wallet as they are on grams, doesn’t mean that GT’s 11⁄8" x 11⁄8" head tubes are light on performance. Featuring lightweight, integrated bearing races that simplify bearing maintenance and replacement, and forged construction, these head tubes are as capable of handling marathon trail sessions as they are chasing points on the pro X/C circuit.
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