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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2011 GT Force Carbon Sport and 2012 GT Force Carbon Sport.

  2. Gearing

    2011 GT Force Carbon Sport has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2012 GT Force Carbon Sport.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  3. Equipment

    2011 GT Force Carbon Sport has 30 mm more front travel than 2012 GT Force Carbon Sport 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.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2011 GT Force Carbon Sport39/26T · 11–36T · 10-speed
Lowest0.72:1Highest3.55:1Total range491%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.2 mphHighest gear25.5 mph

Rear tire: 26×2.4.

2012 GT Force Carbon Sport38/26T · 11–34T · 10-speed
Lowest0.76:1Highest3.45:1Total range452%

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
2011 GT Force Carbon Sport
2012 GT Force Carbon Sport
Overview
Model Year
2011
2012
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Force Carbon Sport
Force Carbon Sport
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain
Colors
Bright green
Red
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
Force Optimized
carbon fiber
Fork
RockShox Sektor Turn Key Slo Air, 150mm travel
Marzocchi 44 TST2-120mm
Rear Shock
Fox Racing Shox Float RL, 150mm travel
Fox Shox Float RL
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
—
Shifters
SRAM X.7
Shimano Deore 10spd
Front Derailleur
SRAM X.7
Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.9
Shimano SLX
Crankset
SRAM S1400, 39/26t teeth
Shimano Deore XT 38/26t
Bottom Bracket
Sram XR GXP
Shimano Deore XT
Cassette
Shimano SLX
Shimano HG-62 10spd 11-34t
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 11 - 36 teeth
—
Chain
Hg74
KMC X-10
Pedals
Crank Bros Candy
All Terra Slimline
Brakes
Brakes
Formula RX Disc w/ 180mm rotor brakes, Formula RX levers
Formula RX 180mm
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" FSA No. 16
FSA Orbit C-40
Handlebar
CrankBrothers Cobalt 2 Riser
Crankbrothers Cobalt 2
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Syncros AM
Syncros AM
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race SL
WTB Silverado
Seatpost
X-Fusion Hilo
X-Fusion Hilo w/remote
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
All Terra Alloy Sealed
—
Rims
DT Swiss E540, 32-hole
DT Swiss E540 32H
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition stainless, 1.8/1.6
—
Spoke Nipples
Brass
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.4' Maxxis Advantage
Maxxis Ardent 26x2.25
Rear Tire
26 x 2.4" Maxxis Advantage
—
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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