Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork RockShox Lyrik Select
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Groupset SX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Force Alloy 27.5” frame, 150mm Travel, BSA 73mm, LockR Pivots, Tapered Head Tube, Boost 12x148 Thru-Axle, 185x55mm Trunnion Shock Mount, ISCG05
Suspension Fork
RockShox Lyrik Select RC, 160mm, Charger Damper, BOOST 15x110mm, tapered steerer, 46mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select R, Coil, 185x55mm, Metric Trunnion
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275, GX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed
Crank
Truvativ Descendent 6K, Dub, 32t, 170mm (S-L), 175mm (XL)
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Pedals
Not Included
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula 15x110
Rear Hub
Formula 12 x 148 w/ HG driver 12x148
Rims
WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0, 32h, tubeless ready
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Schwalbe Hans Dampf Performance, 27.5 x 2.35", TwinSkin, Addix Compound, tubeless ready Schwalbe Hans Dampf EVO, 27.5 x 2.35", SnakeSkin, Addix Soft Compound, tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Slate T4 hydro disc, 203/180mm rotors
Brake Levers
TRP Slate T4
Cockpit
Stem
GT Alloy Stem, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm Length
Handlebar
GT Alloy riser bar, 15mm rise, 780mm width
Grips
GT Statement2 Double Lock-on Grips
Headset
FSA NO.42, Semi Integrated, Sealed Bearing, Tapered
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Sport, steel rails
Seatpost
TranzX Dropper, 31.6, Internal Routing, 120mm (S,M), 150mm (L,XL)
About this model
Force Elite belongs to the Gt Force model. There are 44 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Gt Force bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the GT Force Comp 2020 has a starting price of 2750$. GT Force Carbon Pro 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 5250$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Enduro bikes
If you want an acceptable Enduro bike you should know that the average price is 3599$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Enduro bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2020 and its price was 3200$. Comparing this to the average Enduro bike price, we see that the price is 12.47% lower.
Force Elite components
Fork
GT Force Elite 2020 bike is equipped with the RockShox Lyrik Select fork, and has 160mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
GT Force Elite bike has the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select R model installed, and has a travel of 150mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, GT Force Elite 2020, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. GT Force Elite has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.
Dropper post
GT Force Elite includes a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!