Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
GT Traffic Triple Triangle 6061 series alloy, smooth welded, and hydroformed (TT,DT), forged drop-outs, chainstay disc mounts, all utility braze ons
Suspension Fork
GT Traffic fork with hydroformed alloy raked legs, Disc brake tabs, rack and fender eyelets, steel steerer.
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Altus
Front Derailleur
Shimano TY710
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera 8-speed
Cassette
Sunrace 8-speed 11-32t
Crank
SR Suntour XCC 48/38/28t
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge sealed
Chain
KMC Z72
Pedals
New GT high impact nylon platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula, (F) Disc 32h, (R) Disc 32h Freehub
Rear Hub
Formula, (F) Disc 32h, (R) Disc 32h Freehub
Rims
Alex ASD10 Alloy Double wall Disc, 32h
Tires
(F&R) 700x40c Schwalbe Roadcruiser w/ puncture protection and reflective sidewalls
Brakes
Brake Levers
Shimano Hydraulic Disc
Cockpit
Stem
GT Design 3D forged 6061, 4 bolt face plate
Handlebar
GT All Terra Alloy MTB Riser Bar w/ 31.8 Clamp
Grips
GT Wing design
Headset
Threadless Ahead
Seat
Saddle
GT saddle
Seatpost
Alloy one bolt seat pillar
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Traffic 1.0 is part of the Gt Traffic model. GT released 6 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the GT Traffic 3.0 Equipped 2017 has a starting price of 510$. GT Traffic 1.0 Step Thru 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 650$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Commuter bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Commuter bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Commuter bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 650$. If we compare this with the average Commuter bike cost we notice that the price is 17.23% lower.
Traffic 1.0 components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The Traffic 1.0 2017 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. GT Traffic 1.0 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.