Who knows, maybe that's why the GT engineers played it safe and laminated the bike so robustly? Because even the top model weighs in at a chubby 15.8 kilos (heaviest bike in the test). In addition to more travel, GT gave the bike a high-pivot construction. The aluminium chainstays grow with the frame size and can also be extended using a flip chip (+/- 10 mm). Sit on it, feel good? No, the Force didn't really sparkle. We had to get used to the geometry. Although you sit low on the bike, the front and rear don't harmonise very well. Bends need to be ridden very actively. The Force prefers the straight line. Then it allows a lot of speed and the suspension provides active support. The central position on the bike on climbs is pleasing, but the weight prevents all-round use.
PLUSSmooth running
MINUS: pointed application range, handling, tension control
Conclusion on the GT Force CF Pro LE
The Force gives you confidence on high-speed sections, but the bike lacks playfulness. The bike is hardly suitable for touring.
Technical data GT Force CF Pro LE
- Material / Size: Carbon / S, M, L, XL (Tested size L)
- Price / weight without pedals: 6099 euros / 15.8 kg
- Suspension travel: 170 / 160 mm
- Fork / shock: Rockshox ZEB Ultimate / Super Deluxe Ultimate
- Cranks / drivetrain: Truvativ Descendant / Sram XO1 Eagle
- Brake system: Sram Code RSC
- Wheels: WTB KOM Trail i30 rims; NoName/Sram hubs
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 3C MG 2.5 / Minion DHR 2 3C MT 2.4
- Reach: 471 mm
- Stack: 652 mm
- BB drop: -26 mm
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