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2011 GT Tachyon 2.0 · 2012 GT Tachyon 2.0

Specification	2011 GT Tachyon 2.0	2012 GT Tachyon 2.0
Overview
Model year	2011	2012
Brand	GT	GT
Model	Tachyon 2.0	Tachyon 2.0
Bicycle type	Road race & triathlon	Hybrid/Comfort
Archive ID	25072	2023574
Colors	Pearl black, royal blue, satin black	White
Sizes	XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL	L, M, S, XL
Frameset
Frame construction	Aluminum	—
Frame material	Aluminum	Hydroformed Butted 6061 Al
Fork	GT Type R Carbon	GT Type R w/ FOC Carbon
Fork material	Carbon	—
Rear shock	N/A	—
Drivetrain
Component group	Road Mix	—
Shifters	Shimano SL-R441	Shimano R440 9spd trigger
Front derailleur	Shimano R453	Shimano R-453
Rear derailleur	Shimano Sora	Shimano Sora 9spd
Crankset	FSA Omega Triple, 50/39/30t teeth	FSA Omega 50/39/30t
Bottom bracket	Mega EXO	Shimano
Cassette	Shimano HG50	Shimano HG-51 9spd 11-25t
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 25 teeth	—
Chain	KMC HG40	KMC HG-53
Pedals	—	GT Trekking
Brakes
Brakes	Tektro RX-1 brakes, Tektro RX-1 levers	Tektro RX 1.0
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	Integrated Sealed	Fsa
Handlebar	GT Type R double butted flat bar	GT Type R Flat-Riser
Handlebar extensions	Not included	—
Stem	NVO adjustable	GT 3D Forged 6061
Saddle	GT Type R race	GTw Bio-Morphic
Seatpost	GT Design Alloy	GT 2 bolt Alloy Road
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Formula alloy	Formula Sealed Formula Sealed
Rims	Jalco DRX3000, 32-hole	—
Spokes	Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)	—
Spoke nipples	Alloy	—
Front tire	700 x 32c Kenda Kiniption	Kenda Kwest 700x32
Wheel size	700c wheels	—

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