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Mountain · Non-electric

2011 GT Force 3.0

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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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 2011 GT Force 3.0 and 2012 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.

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.

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

2011 GT Force 3.0

2012 GT Force 3.0

Overview

Model Year

2011

2012

Brand

Model

Force 3.0

Bicycle Type

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension

Mountain

Colors

White, Red

Matte Black

Sizes

XS, S, M, L, XL

M, L, XL

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Material

6061 Monocoque

AM Metal Aluminum Frame

Fork

RockShox Sektor TR R Coil

Marzocchi 44 RLO 120mm

Rear Shock

Fox Float R, 150mm travel

X-Fusion 02 RL

Drivetrain

Component Group

Mountain Mix

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Shifters

Shimano Alivio

Shimano Deore 10spd

Front Derailleur

Shimano SLX

Shimano Deore

Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX Shadow

Shimano Deore

Crankset

Shimano Non-series, 36/22t teeth

Shimano Deore 42/32/24t

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Outboard

Shimano Deore Cartridge

Cassette

Shimano

Shimano HG62 10spd 11-36t

Rear Cogs

9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth

—

Chain

Shimano

KMC X-10

Pedals

—

All Terra Slimline

Brakes

Shimano M445 brakes, Shimano M445 levers

Formula RX 180mm

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

1 1/8" FSA Orbit-X

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

Handlebar

GT All-Terra

All Terra Al-6061

Handlebar Extensions

Not included

—

Stem

GT All-Terra 3D forged

All Terra 3D

Saddle

WTB Devo Comp

WTB Volt Comp

Seatpost

GT alloy butted 2014, 31.6mm diameter

All Terra Microadjust 31.6mm

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

GT All-Terra

—

Rims

Alex TD-24

Alex TD24 32H

Spokes

Stainless, 15g

—

Spoke Nipples

Brass

—

Front Tire

26 x 2.35 Maxxis High Roller

Maxxis Ardent 26x2.25

Rear Tire

26 x 2.1'' Maxxis High Roller

—

Wheel Size

26" wheels

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

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