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GT - XCR-five

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SingletrackMind said on 3 March 2012

I used to really like GT bikes but they're not what they used to be, since they changed the manufacturing, the whole ethos has changed. The full-sussers are nothing like the old style i-drive bikes. I don't like the bottom bracket mounted to the rear triangle, it just looks too weird. I don't get why you've got a fatter tyre at the front either.
It's not all negative though..........it's still a good mountain bike, especially for a first one and you'll get a lot of enjoyment from it. I like the Hope bits too!

jonny2773 replied... on 3 March 2012

Thanks for the honesty, the reasoning behind fatter front tyre is more grip on front and a bit looser on the rear.......it's only a 12-18 month bike and then maybe a cube ams 150 is on the cards

jonny2773 replied... on 3 March 2012

Thanks for the honesty, the reasoning behind fatter front tyre is more grip on front and a bit looser on the rear.......it's only a 12-18 month bike and then maybe a cube ams 150 is on the cards

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jonny2773 said on 2 March 2012

I'll be the first

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My first ride, all stock atm except Sunline V1 65mm stem, Sunline V1 745 bars, Peaty grips and Hope end caps for bling, Hope skewers, new tyres - Hans Dampf 2.35"(front) & Nobby Nic 2.10"(rear)....please be honest/kind :P

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