Interbike 2008 - GT Force Pro Carbon
Over a pound lighter than last years aluminum version, the new GT Force Carbon features some striking and very unique lines. We took a closer look at GT's 6" travel 26lb flyer.
HD Video's Inside!This bike is one bike that will never blend in with the rest. It's like GT traveled to the future and brought the Force Carbon Pro as a souvenir of their travels. I have a feeling that riders are either going to love the look, or hate it. After seeing the bike in person I'd have to say that I'm a fan of it's unique stance. You'll have to make up your mind for yourself!
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Watch the video to see the Force Pro Carbon in detail!
GT's Independent Drivetrain system has been fully proven over time and is a great all around design, perfect for this platform of bike. The finished weight is more than competitive, it's class leading for a bike with 6" of travel. It's slightly steeper than all-mountain geometry should suit the rider that leans more towards XC than aggressive AM riding.
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The Force's appearance isn't exactly conventional by any means. Think of all those cool concept car designs that you see...Well the Force Carbon Pro is like one of those that actually made it through to production. Being familiar with how carbon performs I don't have a doubt in my mind that the Force Carbon Pro is ready for whatever you throw at it, and then some.
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This long legged XC flier is GT's top of the line mountainbike and the price reflects that. Fortunately it's top end components are hung from a state of the art frame with a proven suspension platform. If your wife/girlfriend/mom would skin you alive if you came home with the Pro model, GT also has the Expert that retails for $1700 less but still sports dialed Fox suspension and the same carbon frame.
Like the look of the Force Carbon and want more info? GT's website is the answer then!
-Mike "Kakah" Levy
HD Video's Inside!This bike is one bike that will never blend in with the rest. It's like GT traveled to the future and brought the Force Carbon Pro as a souvenir of their travels. I have a feeling that riders are either going to love the look, or hate it. After seeing the bike in person I'd have to say that I'm a fan of it's unique stance. You'll have to make up your mind for yourself!
2009 GT Force Carbon
Watch the video to see the Force Pro Carbon in detail!
GT's Independent Drivetrain system has been fully proven over time and is a great all around design, perfect for this platform of bike. The finished weight is more than competitive, it's class leading for a bike with 6" of travel. It's slightly steeper than all-mountain geometry should suit the rider that leans more towards XC than aggressive AM riding.
The ID system
| Frame and Size | GT Force Carbon •6" of travel |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float RP23 |
| Fork | Fox TALAS 32 RL •15 mm Tool less removal •110-150mm Travel |
| Headset | FSA integrated |
| Crankarms | Shimano XTR |
| Chainrings | Shimano XTR 44/32/22 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XTR Outboard |
| Chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT 11-34 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XTR |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR Shadow |
| Shifter Pods | Shimano XTR |
| Handlebar | Ritchey Carbon WCF(31.8mm) •Low rise |
| Stem | Thompson Elte X4(31.8mm) |
| Grips | GT Lock Down |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Front Wheel | Mavic CrossMax ST |
| Rear Wheel | Mavic CrossMax ST |
| Tires | Kenda Nevegal, 2.3 front, 2.1 rear, w/Kevlar Bead |
| Saddle | Fizik Gobi XM |
| Seatpost | Thompson Elite |
The Force's appearance isn't exactly conventional by any means. Think of all those cool concept car designs that you see...Well the Force Carbon Pro is like one of those that actually made it through to production. Being familiar with how carbon performs I don't have a doubt in my mind that the Force Carbon Pro is ready for whatever you throw at it, and then some.
Loving the clear coat over carbon look
Tidy forward shock mount
The story up front? Flowing lines and an Integrated headset
Need even more carbon? Ritchey WCS bar
This long legged XC flier is GT's top of the line mountainbike and the price reflects that. Fortunately it's top end components are hung from a state of the art frame with a proven suspension platform. If your wife/girlfriend/mom would skin you alive if you came home with the Pro model, GT also has the Expert that retails for $1700 less but still sports dialed Fox suspension and the same carbon frame.
Like the look of the Force Carbon and want more info? GT's website is the answer then!
-Mike "Kakah" Levy
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The head angle is spec'd at 69 degrees with a 140mm fork, but with the taller 36 VAN it brings it to 68 degrees. It now has a great balance of snappy handling and dh stability. I absolutely love the bike and it fits like a glove - I'm 6' tall, 180 lbs and it's staying nice and tight after 7 months of hammering. At 31 lbs, it's not XC light but can still ride it on longer adventure rides.
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It still wins the light and strong battle; and with modern techniques, flex is barely an issue anymore.
Carbon technology has come a long, long way and most new carbon frames on the market (new GT's and Speciallized in particular) are stronger than the aluminum versions in testing.
I've ridden the Force Carbon and it is off tap!!! Yeah the angles are a little steeper than most might be used to but the thing absolutley rips. The bike belongs to my boss who punishes it every night of the week and this thing just takes the abuse and loves it!
Look out for the new DH bike too. Called the Fury it's already winning races under Eric Carter and Kevin Aiello. You're gonna see a lot more big things from GT this year!!!
I recon this is a carbon Trek MTB that Lance rode and finished 2nd in Leadville and 1st in the 12H of Snowmass