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I just rode the new GT iT1
While out riding today in Farmdale Park (near East Peoria IL) I came
across a group that had come over from Bloomington IL in search of some terrain with hills (Bloomington is pretty flat). The owner of Bloomington Cyling and Fitness was along with them and he had brought one of the new GT Internal Transmission bikes (see the link at http://www.gtbikes.com/mountain/cata...usa&brand=moun for more technical info) for a much better riding evaluation and video see http://www.vorb.org.nz/article-23822.html Anyway, they offered me the chance to jump on it and try it out - I only got to ride it for a couple of minutes. Impressions: - WAY heavy - I guessed over 40lbs - it is actually 45 - Plush - it was set up for a rider about 80lbs lighter than me so there was lots of sag when I sat on it, but compared to my Specialized Epic Disc, this thing has tons of suspension travel (6-8 inches or so) - Gearing - the transmission is unbelievable. You can shift into the desired gear while stopped and the bike will be ready when you start to pedal. It is a NEXUS hub mounted in the frame just above the BB. Ratios aren't the same as on a normal MTB and the total gear range is rather limited, but the shifts are INSTANT as well as quiet and you can shift directly from lowest to highest ratio if you wish. Shifts under pedal load were not a problem Price - Ouch! $5G Anyway, I was pretty impressed but glad I wasn't trying to hustle a 45lb bike up the terrain in this area. The guy who was riding it admitted to being a little bit whipped by the experience. Dave Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams |
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I just rode the new GT iT1
Dave wrote:
While out riding today in Farmdale Park (near East Peoria IL) I came across a group that had come over from Bloomington IL in search of some terrain with hills (Bloomington is pretty flat). The owner of Bloomington Cyling and Fitness was along with them and he had brought one of the new GT Internal Transmission bikes (see the link at http://www.gtbikes.com/mountain/cata...usa&brand=moun That ain't no XC bike, especially at 45 pounds and with a slack angle like that. -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws |
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I just rode the new GT iT1
Ride-A-Lot wrote:
Dave wrote: While out riding today in Farmdale Park (near East Peoria IL) I came across a group that had come over from Bloomington IL in search of some terrain with hills (Bloomington is pretty flat). The owner of Bloomington Cyling and Fitness was along with them and he had brought one of the new GT Internal Transmission bikes (see the link at http://www.gtbikes.com/mountain/cata...usa&brand=moun That ain't no XC bike, especially at 45 pounds and with a slack angle like that. Amen! Dave Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams |
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I just rode the new GT iT1
"Ride-A-Lot" wrote in message That ain't no XC bike, especially at 45 pounds and with a slack angle like that. ask JD about XC on a 45 lb bike..... Gary (I saw it happen) |
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I just rode the new GT iT1
GeeDubb wrote:
"Ride-A-Lot" wrote in message That ain't no XC bike, especially at 45 pounds and with a slack angle like that. ask JD about XC on a 45 lb bike..... Gary (I saw it happen) Yeah, but JD's a Freak! Mike |
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I just rode the new GT iT1
Michael Dart wrote: GeeDubb wrote: "Ride-A-Lot" wrote in message That ain't no XC bike, especially at 45 pounds and with a slack angle like that. ask JD about XC on a 45 lb bike..... Gary (I saw it happen) Lies! All Lies! I'm finally getting used to that bike. I cheated and rode the Freak bike NYD though. Yeah, but JD's a Freak! Mike Yeah, so? What's yer point? JD |
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I just rode the new GT iT1
one of the new GT Internal Transmission bikes (see the link at "The iT1. The answer to a question that was never asked." |
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I just rode the new GT iT1
JohnH wrote: one of the new GT Internal Transmission bikes (see the link at "The iT1. The answer to a question that was never asked." Advertising hype for the feeble. JD |
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I just rode the new GT iT1
Latest news is GT have dropped it and the remaining models are going cheap?!
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I just rode the new GT iT1
Seems expensive when you consider a Nicolai with Rohloff isn't much
more. The nexus hub is pretty cheap isn't it? |
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