Andrew Cho Bike Check - 2010 GT Fury

Nov 11, 2009 at 15:45
by Jordan Holmes  
Recently I got a phone call from Vancouver local and GT Bicycle's rider Andrew Cho, and he was interested in doing some laps. Fall has arrived on the wet West Coast, and all the colors have started to shift. Andrew Cho brought his new 2010 GT Fury out for us to take a look at, and it is a piece of work!

Read on for more info and a video on Andrew Cho's Bike...When Andrew showed up at the trail head it was pretty obvious it was him. A fancy silver bike that was all blinged out with some of the nicest components around, and one heck of a flashy kit came wandering into the woods, and it definitely looked confused. I heard "Jordan? Tyler?" come out from behind the THE ONE Coliseum Full Face helmet, and as he pulled back his Oakley Crowbar Goggles it was clear who it was.

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After arriving I got a chance to take a glimpse as Andrews bike for the first time. Andrew has a lot of great connections and friends in the industry, so his bike was setup pretty blinged out. Cho explained to us that his new GT Fury weighed in at 38 pounds, and that was without his weight weenie spec! Pretty light for a full size downhill bike, with all the bells and whistles.

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The all new GT Fury is constructed out of Carbon Fiber, something that is new to us in the mountain biking industry. The frame had some really unique and custom features, like a full carbon frame, featuring a Kevlar strip in the down tube for added rock protection. A replaceable aluminum deraileur hanger ensures you can hop on the trail asap if you break one off, and a 150x12mm maxle axle keeps the rear end together and stiff. The Fury was well thought out from the front to the back, including the 1.5" headtube, and putting to use GT's i-Drive technology.

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Frame and sizeGT Fury
•Small Frame
Rear ShockRockShox Vivid 5.1
•Ti Spring
Fork2010 RockShox Boxxer WC
•20 mm Axle
•203mm Travel
•Rebound and Compression adjustments
HeadsetFSA Low Stack 1.5" to 1 1/8"
CrankarmsTruvativ Holzfeller OCT
Bottom BracketTruvativ
PedalsCrankbros. 5050XX
ChainSRAM PC 991
CassetteSRAM PG-970DH 9-Speed
Rear DerailleurSRAM X.0
Shifter Cable/HousingStock
Shifter PodSRAM X.0 - 9 speed
HandlebarFUNN Flat Out OS 1" Risers(31.8mm)
StemFUNN RSX DM(31.8mm)
GripsODI Lock-Ons
BrakesAvid CODE with 8" rotors
Front WheelMavic Deemax 20mm TA
Rear WheelMavic Deemax 150x12mm
TiresKenda Excavator 2.35
TubesStandard
SaddleSDG Formula FX
SeatpostSDG I-beam
Extras•e.13 LG1+ Chain Guide

Andrew had a pretty blinged out set up. Up front he had the all new Boxxer World Cup, matched up nicely with the RockShox Vivid 5.1 rear shock. Code brakes front and back, Holzfeller OCT cranks, SRAM X.O from the shifter to the rear mech, and a SRAM PG-970DH cassette to spin the wheel using the PC-991 chain. A E.13 LG1+ guide keeps the chain on, and a pair of Crankbrothers 5050xx pedals keep Andrew planted.

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His cockpit is handled with a 1" rise Funn Flat Out Bar, that's bolted on to the Boxxer arch using a Funn RSX integrated stem. ODI Ruffian Lock-On grips are in place, and an FSA Low stack headset keeps the steering running smooth. For a seat and post Andrew was running the SDG Formula FX I-Beam seat, with the matching I-Beam post, in a 30.0mm size. To keep the tires on the ground Andrew runs the Kenda Excavator tires, the signature tire from Eric Carter.

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On the trail Andrew looked great. Set a great pace, and put his new Fury where ever he needed it to be. The suspension soaked up everything with ease and when needed his brakes put on the power. One thing that struck me is how quiet his bike is. Andrew informed us that the Carbon frame has a sound deadening ability, that keeps it nice and quiet on the trails.

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Cheers

After speaking with GT you can pickup a Spec A, GT Fury for $6999.99 USD. It will come equip with a Saint kit, Mavic wheels, and a WTB seat. You can get a new GT Fury, or Fury frame through your local bike shop, or you can get in contact with GT Bicycles through their site.

Andrew Cho's Riding Kit:
Sunglasses: OAKLEY Sideways
Goggles: OAKLEY Crowbar MX
Helmet: THE ONE - Coliseum Full Face
Gloves: UFO MX Carbon Gloves
Pants: UFO MX-19 Pants
T-Shirt: GT Bicycles T
Knee Pads: TSG Desert Knee Guard
Shoes: Five Ten Impact 2 Low

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44 Comments
  • 4 0
 The Carbon they use on DH bikes is not like Road bike tubing. Its way thicker and stronger. There are carbon stays on the Scott Gambler I ride, and they hold up great even on the east coast where there are Gnar death cookies flying around.
  • 4 0
 It weighs 38 lbs, that's with no Ti bolts and full DH Casing tires/tubes.
Like you guys have mentioned above, the bike was built from carbon because of the strength, not the weight savings.
However, we're still able to get the bike down to a weight highly competitive at the world cup level.
  • 2 0
 That is a sick bike. Remember that carbon fiber has been used in auto racing safety cages for years now. It's proven material for impact. The problem with carbon is its catastrophic failure..when it fails you have no warning like aluminum or steel. It just cracks suddenly. The deal is to get it to crack takes a whole lot more strain than it takes to get steel or aluminum to dent or bend. I'm a big GT fan and I had a chance to visit their Longmont, Co. test and design office and I got to see a few fury frames. It is burly as heck man. That thing is built like a tank but still is pretty decently weighed. They showed a few things which I'm not allowed to discuss but I can rest assured that if I ever buy a Fury or a GT carbon bike, I won't be worried about riding hard. I do have a GT carbon road bike it weighs 17 lbs. and rides like a dream. It's a killer bargain for carbon frame, ultegra kit and Mavic SL wheels.
  • 1 0
 Thats a pretty nice bike, looks like a spaceship or something though. Carbon is super light and strong but a lot of people dont realise its actually really brittle so doesn't like conecntrated impact. That's why they've layered up the carbon. And carbon-kevlar weave is crazy strong so that top tube will take some punishment. Only downside is all the fancy materials cost $$$$'s!
  • 1 0
 My chemistry knowledge is a bit lacking, but isn't carbon fiber high impact material, but can't withstand multiple impacts? I was thinking about making a street frame out of carbon fiber not too long ago, and that's what I found out when I delved into the chemistry and physics; which essentially put a halt to my endeavors.
  • 2 0
 i got a chance to ride one of these. pretty awesome bike. unfortunately it was at Rays indoor park so it wasn't the best terrain for it but..
  • 1 0
 "as he pulled back his Oakley Crowbar Goggles it was clear who it was." - funny. Not many Asian dudes riding pro DH. That bike is pretty badass, that carbon must be thick as shit.
  • 1 0
 its not like the bright yellow GT factory kit wouldn't give it away...
  • 1 2
 Just my opinion, but GT has some of the oddest frame designs out there. Such as last years Carbon Force or Sanction and now the 2010 Fury. I am sure they handle very well. But I could not own one, guess I am just not down with the whole futuristic vibe. Cheers
  • 1 0
 'Fall has arrived on the wet West Coast, and all the colors have started to shift'

Only just!? Winter is pretty set-in around here!
  • 2 0
 looks sick , awesome trail and riding at the end
  • 2 0
 First nice Fury I've ever seen Wink . In fact, beautiful..
  • 1 0
 pretty sick looking bike! what is up with the half inner tube attached at the crown of the fork? is it to deflect debris?
  • 2 0
 Yeah, that's a mudflap. Can't believe that you've never seen one before. People do that all the time.
  • 1 0
 ive never seen one either ):
  • 1 0
 it is just an odd mudflap, i have not seen one like that before. san diego is not a real muddy place.
  • 1 0
 Anywhere there is mud and a DH trail, you will find them all over the place. Fairly common even on the World Cup DH bikes. You had to rub it in about San Diego didn't you! Hahaha! I'm envious for sure!
  • 1 0
 GT looks tough for 2010
Anyone know the name to that song at the end of Cho's Video?
  • 4 5
 haha andrew seems to have more luck with his Crank Brothers 5050 pedals... mine selfdestructed on the first day of riding... no more crank bros stuff for me ever again
  • 1 0
 Maybe just no more 5050s?
  • 1 0
 those bars look too small to be 31.8
  • 1 0
 thats the bar diameter, not the width.
  • 1 0
 i know but, the clamp diameter doesn't look like it's 31.8, it looks like it would be 25.4. i'm just saying that if they are 25.4 bars then it's strange for a dher to ride them. andrew cho is a little guy, but it's still be a little flimsy
  • 1 0
 Ya, anyone know the song please?
  • 1 0
 thats kinda cool
  • 1 3
 Don't know how I'd feel about riding a Carbon DH frame. One fall or a chip, and you done. Who am I kidding though, that's way out of my leage anyways.
  • 1 0
 i read on dirt i think it was, that mick hannah had slammed his fury into a rock in south africa and it wasn't any mark on it.
  • 1 0
 In MBUK, it said that they hadn't used carbon to make it light, but strong... Basically because it's lighter they use a hell of a lot more of it.... making it pretty damn strong...
  • 2 0
 read this www.bicycling.com/article/0,6610,s-1-384-18381-1-P,00.html ...its a pretty good read and enspires alot of confidence in the frame...GT went over the top in R&D with this frame, shaping the downtube to deflect rocks, using tried and tested methods for frame strength, even going as far as using a ball peen hammer on the frame and it still didnt fail quickly...its pretty sick if you ask me
  • 2 2
 Very nice bike, but I have a problem trusting GT.....My opinion only.
  • 1 0
 so sick
  • 1 1
 Not my look, but he's cool.
  • 1 0
 whats the weight?
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