GT: "i-Drive 5" as a robust trail bike | Ride MTB

GT: "i-Drive 5" as a robust trail bike

A year ago, GT presented the "i-Drive XC", the second generation of the unconventional suspension system, in which the bottom bracket is located in the swing arm but is firmly connected to the main frame, thus eliminating drive influences on the suspension.

For 2005, a reinforced version with more suspension travel is now being added, which is designed for long, tough day tours with tricky descents: Visually, the "i-Drive 5" can be recognized by the more voluminous tubes of the main frame and the more massive swingarm; in addition, the geometry of these bikes is designed for forks with 130 millimetres of suspension travel, matching the 125 millimetres of travel on the rear axle. The "i-Drive 5" bikes vary in price between 2499 and 4499 francs ? depending on the equipment. GT also presented the "GT Ultra Box" geared downhill bike for the first time at Eurobike, with a Nexus eight-speed hub in the frame. Unfortunately, you won't find this part on the price list. Instead, fans can look forward to two replica frames for jumping and tricks: the "Hans Rey Special" on the one hand and the "Brian Lopes limited" on the other. Both frames are available in blue with the signature of the respective star painted over and in limited editions ? for 699 francs each.


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