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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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Mountain · Non-electric

2012 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 2010 GT Force 3.0 and 2012 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.

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.

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.

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

2010 GT Force 3.0

2012 GT Force 3.0

Overview

Model Year

2010

2012

Brand

Model

Force 3.0

Bicycle Type

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension

Mountain

Original MSRP

$1,799.99

Not documented

Colors

Grey, Blue

Matte Black

Sizes

XS, S, M, L, XL

M, L, XL

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

TIG-welded

—

Frame Material

6061 Monocoque

AM Metal Aluminum Frame

Fork

SR Mag 32, 140mm travel

Marzocchi 44 RLO 120mm

Fork Material

Single

—

Rear Shock

Fox Float R, 150mm travel

X-Fusion 02 RL

Drivetrain

Component Group

Shimano Deore/mix

—

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Shimano Deore 10spd

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore SLX Shadow

Shimano Deore

Crankset

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

Shimano Deore 42/32/24t

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Deore external

Shimano Deore Cartridge

Cassette

SRAM PG-950

Shimano HG62 10spd 11-36t

Rear Cogs

9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth

—

Chain

Shimano Nine Speed

KMC X-10

Pedals

Shimano PD-M520

All Terra Slimline

Brakes

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

Formula RX 180mm

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit X

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

Handlebar

GT Riser

All Terra Al-6061

Handlebar Extensions

Not included

—

Stem

GT ATB OS

All Terra 3D

Saddle

WTB Pure V

WTB Volt Comp

Seatpost

GT alloy butted 2014, 31.6mm diameter

All Terra Microadjust 31.6mm

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

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

—

Rims

WTB SX24, 32-hole

Alex TD24 32H

Spokes

Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)

—

Front Tire

26 x 2.30" Kenda Nevegal

Maxxis Ardent 26x2.25

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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