GT Force Carbon Elite Review

GT Force Carbon Elite Review

GT Force Carbon Elite Review

Price: 3899 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 160 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • High pivot rear triangle
  • 25 years warranty
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
  • there are better groupsets
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the GT Force Carbon Elite in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 4500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3899 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
627
636
645
654
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Reach
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-
430
455
480
515
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Top Tube Length
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-
563
590
617
654
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Seat Tube Length
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380
410
445
500
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
78
78
78
78
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Head Tube Length
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110
120
130
140
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Head Tube Angle
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63,5
63,5
63,5
63,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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30
30
30
30
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
347
347
347
347
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Chainstay Length
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-
435
435
435
435
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Wheelbase
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-
1211
1240
1270
1309
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Standover Height
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725
730
740
760
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Specification
  • Frame Force Carbon 29" Frame, High Pivot LTS Suspension, 160mm Travel, Tube in Tube Cable Routing, BSA 73mm, Boost 12 x 148mm Thru-Axle, 230x65 Shock, ISCG05
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork RockShox Yari RC, 170mm, 15x110mm Boost, 42mm Offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper RockShox Super Deluxe Select, 230x65mm
  • Gearrange 455%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM SX Eagle
  • Crank Truvativ Descendent 6K, 32t
  • Cassette SRAM PG-1210, 11-50T
  • Chain SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Brake Set TRP Slate T4, 203/203mm Rotors
  • Brake Rotors 203/203
  • Rims WTB ST i29 TCS, 32h, Tubeless ready
  • Front Hub Formula, 15x110mm
  • Rear Hub Formula, 12x148mm
  • Tires Front Maxxis Assegai, 29 x 2.5", Tubeless Ready /
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29 x 2.4", Tubeless Ready
  • Saddle Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport
  • Seat Post GT DropKick, 31.6mm
  • Stem GT Alloy
  • Handle Bar GT Alloy Riser Bar, 780mm, 30mm Rise
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set FSA No. 57

Expirience with the GT Force Carbon Elite

Ludwig Döhl Under the leadership of Wyn Masters and Martin Maes, the Force Carbon Elite has already achieved a number of successes in the EWS. So it passed it´s baptism of fire. With a flat 63,5 degree head tube angle and a long reach, the geometry corresponds to the current trend. On long tours, the comfortable seating position ensures a relaxed back. The way to the summit is not one of the strengths of this bike. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 25 years warranty GT sets the bar high!

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.