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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

2011 GT Force 3.0

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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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 2011 GT Force 3.0.

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.

2011 GT Force 3.036/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed

Lowest0.69:1Highest3.27:1Total range476%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear23.0 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

2011 GT Force 3.0

Overview

Model Year

2012

2011

Brand

Model

Force 3.0

Bicycle Type

Mountain

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension

Colors

Matte Black

White, Red

Sizes

M, L, XL

XS, S, M, L, XL

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Material

AM Metal Aluminum Frame

6061 Monocoque

Fork

Marzocchi 44 RLO 120mm

RockShox Sektor TR R Coil

Rear Shock

X-Fusion 02 RL

Fox Float R, 150mm travel

Drivetrain

Component Group

—

Mountain Mix

Shifters

Shimano Deore 10spd

Shimano Alivio

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Shimano SLX

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Shimano SLX Shadow

Crankset

Shimano Deore 42/32/24t

Shimano Non-series, 36/22t teeth

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Deore Cartridge

Shimano Outboard

Cassette

Shimano HG62 10spd 11-36t

Shimano

Rear Cogs

—

9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth

Chain

KMC X-10

Shimano

Pedals

All Terra Slimline

—

Brakes

Formula RX 180mm

Shimano M445 brakes, Shimano M445 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

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

1 1/8" FSA Orbit-X

Handlebar

All Terra Al-6061

GT All-Terra

Handlebar Extensions

—

Not included

Stem

All Terra 3D

GT All-Terra 3D forged

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp

WTB Devo Comp

Seatpost

All Terra Microadjust 31.6mm

GT alloy butted 2014, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

—

GT All-Terra

Rims

Alex TD24 32H

Alex TD-24

Spokes

—

Stainless, 15g

Spoke Nipples

—

Brass

Front Tire

Maxxis Ardent 26x2.25

26 x 2.35 Maxxis High Roller

Rear Tire

—

26 x 2.1'' Maxxis High Roller

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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