The "Distortion" is based on the proven iD (Independend Drivetrain) kinematics, in which the drivetrain is encapsulated from the frame and thus ensures virtually zero pedal kickback and chain elongation. If you take a closer look at the "Distortion", you can quickly see who its role models are, because you don't see an all-mountain bike with only 114 millimetres at the rear, including chainring guard and chain guide, every day. This bike is clearly downhill-oriented. At 67.5 degrees, it has a relatively slack head angle, which speaks for good rolling characteristics, has a 710 millimeter wide handlebar, which gives the rider confidence even in rougher passages and has thru-axles at the front (15 millimeters) and rear (12 millimeters), which together with the tapered head tube provide the necessary stiffness. For GT, it is a more aggressive alternative to the freerider "Ruckus" or the enduro bike "Sanction". Initial test rides show that it is suitable for flowing park detours as well as single trail tours in the flatlands or the foothills of the Alps.

Uncompromising
It is obvious that the "Distortion" with this equipment is not one of the lightest all-mountain bikes, but GT makes no compromises here. Both the frame and the components must never let the rider down. In general, GT places great emphasis on this philosophy. They deliberately do not get involved in the current weight war with competitors. They build bikes that are still fun and low-maintenance even after several years of hard use - after all, very few people buy a new bike every year.

Focus on the design
But where GT definitely leaves many of its competitors behind is in the new look of its bikes. Hardly any other brand shows so much attention to detail across the board. The bikes look modern, tidy and well thought-out: there is no confusion of terms or frills on the frames, individual colors of the discreet prints are reflected in the corresponding anodized components and, depending on the model, the gear and brake covers are routed internally. GT offers a successful, attractive bike collection all round. With the exception of the Ruckus, which was already on show at Eurobike, the rest of the range has been given a new look and otherwise only revised in detail. This revision mainly concerns the selection of components.