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2010 GT Force 3.0 · 2009 GT Force 3.0

Specification2010 GT Force 3.02009 GT Force 3.0
Overview
Model year20102009
BrandGTGT
ModelForce 3.0Force 3.0
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID2089718624
Original MSRP$1,799.99$1,599.99
ColorsGrey, BlueSilver
SizesXsmall, small, medium, large, xlargeXsmall, small, medium, large, xlarge
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material6061 MonocoqueAluminum
ForkSR Mag 32, 140mm travelSR Suntour Mag-32, 140mm travel
Fork materialSingleMagnesium/aluminum, single crown
Rear shockFox Float R, 150mm travelRockShox Bar 2.1
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore/mixShimano Deore/mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore SLX ShadowShimano Deore
CranksetShimano Deore FC-M590, 22/32/44 teethFSA Alpha Drive, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano Deore externalFSA sealed
CassetteSRAM PG-950SRAM PG-950
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano Nine SpeedShimano Nine Speed
PedalsShimano PD-M520Shimano PD-M520
Brakes
BrakesTektro Auriga Pro w/180mm rotor front/Tektro Auriga Pro w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Tektro Auriga Pro hydraulic leversTektro Auriga Pro w/180mm rotor front/Tektro Auriga Pro w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Tektro Auriga Pro hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit X1 1/8" FSA Orbit X
HandlebarGT RiserGT Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemGT ATB OSGT ATB OS
SaddleWTB Pure VWTB Pure V
SeatpostGT alloy butted 2014, 31.6mm diameterGT
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: GT 15 mm through axle with 4 japanese sealed bearing, Rear: Shimano discShimano disc
RimsWTB SX24, 32-holeWTB SX24
SpokesStainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)DT Swiss stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front tire26 x 2.30" Kenda Nevegal26 x 2.30" Kenda Nevegal
Rear tire26 x 2.10" Kenda Nevegal26 x 2.10" Kenda Nevegal
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.