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Mountain · Non-electric

2012 GT Force 3.0

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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Mountain · Non-electric

2010 GT Force 3.0

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: $1,799.99

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1 of 2 bicycles

At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 GT Force 3.0 and 2010 GT Force 3.0.
Equipment
2010 GT Force 3.0 has 20 mm more front travel than 2012 GT Force 3.0 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2012 GT Force 3.042/32/24T · 11–36T · 10-speed

Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2010 GT Force 3.044/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed

Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Rear tire: 26×2.1.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification

2012 GT Force 3.0

2010 GT Force 3.0

Overview

Model Year

2012

2010

Brand

Model

Force 3.0

Bicycle Type

Mountain

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension

Original MSRP

Not documented

$1,799.99

Colors

Matte Black

Grey, Blue

Sizes

M, L, XL

XS, S, M, L, XL

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

—

TIG-welded

Frame Material

AM Metal Aluminum Frame

6061 Monocoque

Fork

Marzocchi 44 RLO 120mm

SR Mag 32, 140mm travel

Fork Material

—

Single

Rear Shock

X-Fusion 02 RL

Fox Float R, 150mm travel

Drivetrain

Component Group

—

Shimano Deore/mix

Shifters

Shimano Deore 10spd

Shimano Deore

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Shimano Deore SLX Shadow

Crankset

Shimano Deore 42/32/24t

Shimano Deore FC-M590, 22/32/44 teeth

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Deore Cartridge

Shimano Deore external

Cassette

Shimano HG62 10spd 11-36t

SRAM PG-950

Rear Cogs

—

9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth

Chain

KMC X-10

Shimano Nine Speed

Pedals

All Terra Slimline

Shimano PD-M520

Brakes

Formula RX 180mm

Tektro Auriga Pro w/180mm rotor front/Tektro Auriga Pro w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Tektro Auriga Pro hydraulic levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

FSA Gravity 1.5''to 1 1/8''

1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit X

Handlebar

All Terra Al-6061

GT Riser

Handlebar Extensions

—

Not included

Stem

All Terra 3D

GT ATB OS

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp

WTB Pure V

Seatpost

All Terra Microadjust 31.6mm

GT alloy butted 2014, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

—

Front: GT 15 mm through axle with 4 japanese sealed bearing, Rear: Shimano disc

Rims

Alex TD24 32H

WTB SX24, 32-hole

Spokes

—

Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)

Front Tire

Maxxis Ardent 26x2.25

26 x 2.30" Kenda Nevegal

Rear Tire

—

26 x 2.10" Kenda Nevegal

Wheel Size

—

26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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