[RaID]

i have to say it looks pretty nice

definately wouldnt mind a test ride, the current DHi feel pretty nice every time ive
put my leg over one

 

[Whoops]

nice. wouldn't buy the first season... but nice. Well done GT.

 

[- seb]

nice. wouldn't buy the first season... but nice. Well done GT.

I was thinking the same, depends what sort of warranty/crash-replacement it comes with etc. They've not got the best of track records unfortunately!

 

[LukeD]

the STS-DH and LOBO were thermoplastic not carbon fibre

and broke easily

 

[stiksandstones]

I was thinking the same, depends what sort of warranty/crash-replacement it comes with etc. They've not got the best of track records unfortunately!

The so called bad track record was discussed in here (in depth) and stemmed from GT going out of business-the new owners since (Pacific/Dorel) have gone above and beyond what they ever should have with old GT issues.

Pacific/Dorel (Cannondale Bicycle Group as it is now known) aims to be the #1 bicycle brand in the world, I believe they will do it. That being said, I will assume the warranty will be better than you know from 'old GT days'. I am no representative of GT, so take it all with a grain of salt. I used to work for them and still talk to many of my old friends at the company.

 

[- seb]

No, by track record I mean with weak frames, I'm not questioning the strength of their warranty obligations. I'm on my third swingarm at the moment, and I hear the new-style DHis fold pretty easily too.

 

[General Lee]

wow, 4 pages of speculation and no real info on the bike.

As much as the e-spec has been entertaining to read, this might answer some of your questions:

http://bikemag.com/news/freshproduce/6-24-08_previewed_gt_fury_downhill_race_bike/



.

 

[Sshields32]

How much does that bad boy weigh? like 30 lbs?

 

[General Lee]

How much does that bad boy weigh? like 30 lbs?

See above: paragraph 4, second to last line

 

[Sshields32]

Ah, thanks. i missed that link

 

[stiksandstones]

No, by track record I mean with weak frames, I'm not questioning the strength of their warranty obligations. I'm on my third swingarm at the moment, and I hear the new-style DHis fold pretty easily too.

Gotcha, sorry I misunderstood...I know nothing about folding.

 

[HaveFaith]

that statement was with heavy sarcasm. i'm a total believer in the suitability of carbon for dh frame applications. built properly, they'll take all sorts of abuse & still live long happy lives.

Amen brotha

 

[worship_mud]

Also I hear little problem with Lahar carbon bike durability.

That's right!

and that's simply because all lahars are still in aaron's shack over in NZ and get little chance to hit some rocks!

 

[dirtdigger]

one reason lahars are so durable is the frame and carbon components are 100% carbon , no molded in inserts, bosses, dropouts or what ever, one of reason for this is the rates of thermal expiation of two different materials.

mr aaron knows his **** well when it comes to carbon stuff,just check out the rear axle on a lahar its insane!

any one know how the carbon GT xc and trail fullsus bikes have been holding up??

 

[- seb]

and that's simply because all lahars are still in aaron's shack over in NZ and get little chance to hit some rocks!

Hahahaha. I almost bought one off of him a couple of years back, I'm glad I held on to my cash... I almost bought a BCD as well... I reckont here's definitely carbon in my future. That link says it'll be available as a frameset only too, woot. Anyone have any info on when GT think they'll start shipping?

 

[klunky]

Anyone have any info on when GT think they'll start shipping?

I heard a rumor that shipping will be in about 2 weeks

 

[suti]

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[General Lee]

oh the lucrative, cut-throat world of MTB cyber-journalism :biggrin:

 

[mrpercussive]

wow... that GT looks sick!!!! The old Jet fighter look was pretty unique but damn the they finally got some of the sexy curves in it XD

 

[stiksandstones]

oh the lucrative, cut-throat world of MTB cyber-journalism :biggrin:

haha.....

and did no one bring a trick little wheel/crank stand, these are the 3rd series of pics I have seen with a piece of wood holding bike up.

We got live race coverage on the web now, how about stepping up the product photography in MTBing a little bit.

 

[mrpercussive]

haha.....

and did no one bring a trick little wheel/crank stand, these are the 3rd series of pics I have seen with a piece of wood holding bike up.

We got live race coverage on the web now, how about stepping up the product photography in MTBing a little bit.

what website?

 

[- seb]

Personally I prefer the stick of wood approach, doesn't get in the way of what you're looking at.

 

[LMC]

one reason lahars are so durable is the frame and carbon components are 100% carbon , no molded in inserts, bosses, dropouts or what ever, one of reason for this is the rates of thermal expiation of two different materials.

mr aaron knows his **** well when it comes to carbon stuff,just check out the rear axle on a lahar its insane!

any one know how the carbon GT xc and trail fullsus bikes have been holding up??

you can get round that by using Ti hardware, it expands at the same rate and you wont need to protect the frame from galvanic corrosion by layers of fibreglass etc

 

[Eren]

 

[LMC]

it looks awesome, check out the clean cable routing etc.

looks like the mainframe is floating on top of the BB

a bit of protection on the underside of the swingarm from chainslap wouldnt go amiss though

 

[dw]

I think that this bike looks awesome. Bravo GT for giving carbon a chance. Its pretty exciting as far as I am concerned.

 

[kidwoo]

"I can't get my rear shock out"

 

[ianjenn]

haha.....

and did no one bring a trick little wheel/crank stand, these are the 3rd series of pics I have seen with a piece of wood holding bike up.

We got live race coverage on the web now, how about stepping up the product photography in MTBing a little bit.

Its called a
1. Clone Stamp
2. Patch Tool
3. Cut Paste
how many ways.......
Maybe a white drop cloth with lights ehhgh?

 

[offtheedge]

that is a great looking bike. thanks for the pics.

 

[CBJ]

I think that this bike looks awesome. Bravo GT for giving carbon a chance. Its pretty exciting as far as I am concerned.

I have already asked for a carbon DW link dh bike - please.

 

[kidwoo]

I have already asked for a carbon DW link dh bike - please.

Keep your eye on Ibis I guess.

 

[norbar]

"I can't get my rear shock out"

Actualy good point. Wasn't the removable seat tower especialy because it was hard to reach the shock? Now the shock is hidden as previously but you can't remove the tower.

 

[- seb]

Looks like it'd come out easily enough with the two bolts removed.

Honestly if that bike was for sale tomorrow I'd cancel my holiday and buy it. I love the i-drive, but my frame's a bit tired and I can't help but think I should treat myself to something new.

 

[Spahman]

where are the rockets?

 

[rayhaan]

that looks like an absolutely amazing bike!!
good on GT to give carbon fiber a go!
can't wait to hear how it rides!

 

[dw]

I have already asked for a carbon DW link dh bike - please.

You and me both my man! :biggrin:

 

[Whoops]

You and me both my man! :biggrin:

The factory couldn't get bearings to fit properly in Al for years... how do you imagine they'll do sizing fits for a carbon frame?



Of course I'm joking. I would need to change my underwear if there were a Carbon DW.

 

[bizutch]

...
can't wait to hear how it rides!

yeah...should be interesting to find out if there is any noise dampening in the frame or if it will sound like a rattle can coming down the trail (aka Super V)

 

[Percy]

where are the rockets?

Hidden and Dangerous!

I had a GT Ruckus for a while, it broke, it did ride nice before then though!oster_oops:

Anyway, that bike looks schweeet!:biggrin:
As long as GT dont aim for the lower end of the durability scale, as they have done in the past, it should be a nice ride.

 

[iRider]

Can anybody tell me why you all get so excited about the bike? Granted, it looks awesome! But they say it is the same weight as the old DHi with a carbon frame and with an air shock!!!! What, besides look and possible future improvements, is then the reason to go for carbon?