The Force Unleashed - GT Force 27.5 Custom Build 2
12/2/2020 12:25am
The stem and grips colours surprisingly match the top tube decal.
27.5 Tuned
LRGA
The Force Unleashed
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
GT
Force
2018 GT Force Elite
Frame:
GT Force.
Misc: 2018 GT Force Elite
Rear Shock
X-Fusion
H3C Coil
Rear Shock:
X-Fusion H3C Coil
Fork
FOX
34 Float 160 FIT CTD
Fork:
FOX 34 Float 160 FIT CTD
Headset
Other
First
Headset:
Other First
Handlebar
Other
Giant Connect SL
Handlebar:
Other Giant Connect SL
Stem
Race Face
Stem:
Race Face
Grips
ODI
Grips:
ODI
Brakes
SRAM
Code RSC
Brakes:
SRAM Code RSC
Shifters
Shimano
XTR M9100 12-Speed
switch to 11 speed mode
Shifters:
Shimano XTR M9100 12-Speed.
Misc: switch to 11 speed mode
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XT M8120
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano XT M8120
Chainguide
MRP
Chainguide:
MRP
Cranks
Shimano
XT M8000
Cranks:
Shimano XT M8000
Chainrings / Sprocket
Fouriers
34T
Chainrings / Sprocket:
Fouriers.
Misc: 34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
XT MT800
Bottom Bracket:
Shimano XT MT800
Chain
KMC
11 Speed
Chain:
KMC.
Misc: 11 Speed
Cassette / Rear Cog
Other
Sunrace CSMX8 11-46
11 Speed
Cassette / Rear Cog:
Other Sunrace CSMX8 11-46.
Misc: 11 Speed
Pedals
Shimano
Saint PD-MX80
Pedals:
Shimano Saint PD-MX80
Front Tire
Maxxis
Front Tire:
Maxxis
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Rear Tire:
Schwalbe
Saddle
WTB
Saddle:
WTB
Seatpost
X-Fusion
Manic 125mm
Seatpost:
X-Fusion Manic 125mm
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2018
Model Year:
2018
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
34 lb 3.5 oz (15520 g)
Weight: 34 lb 3.5 oz (15520 g)
Additional Info
Mountain bike technologies have evolved surprisingly rapidly in the past TEN years. Still remember 27.5" wheel size popped up back in 2013/2014 and shortly replaced the 26" one, which has dominated mountain bikes wheel size in the past few decades, in just one or two years, and now 29er becomes the mainstream tho. Moreover, like fork stanchion diameters, rear suspension standards, gears, freehub bodies and hub widths have become much more diverse than ever.
A while ago, I was planning to get a new frame to replace my a little bit too small 2014 Scott Genius, and ended up getting this 27.5 GT Force frame from my lbs. Since lots of component specs altered years by years, and I was tired of pursuing new specs every year, I was going to reuse almost every components from my old Genius to build my bike. However, this GT frame came with boost wheel design, some annoying problems happened due to the non-boost to boost conversion. But maybe the Force was with me while building the Force, the build was successfully done eventually.😆
Additional Info:
Mountain bike technologies have evolved surprisingly rapidly in the past TEN years. Still remember 27.5" wheel size popped up back in 2013/2014 and shortly replaced the 26" one, which has dominated mountain bikes wheel size in the past few decades, in just one or two years, and now 29er becomes the mainstream tho. Moreover, like fork stanchion diameters, rear suspension standards, gears, freehub bodies and hub widths have become much more diverse than ever.
A while ago, I was planning to get a new frame to replace my a little bit too small 2014 Scott Genius, and ended up getting this 27.5 GT Force frame from my lbs. Since lots of component specs altered years by years, and I was tired of pursuing new specs every year, I was going to reuse almost every components from my old Genius to build my bike. However, this GT frame came with boost wheel design, some annoying problems happened due to the non-boost to boost conversion. But maybe the Force was with me while building the Force, the build was successfully done eventually.😆
12/2/2020 12:25am
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