My very first mtb was a GT Tequesta, in 1992/93. Saved up my paper round earnings to buy it and felt like the baws jaws when it arrived. Lusted after a Zaskar for years, and finally got one after getting my first proper job in 2000. Probably one my favourite bikes ever. Have since had an i-drive 5 from 06 to 10. Loved them all. I never found myself able to agree with any of the stuff written about the i-drive in the mags. It wasn't the most svelte bike ever, but it climbed very well, and was extremely strong and supple on the downhill. So I still hold them in quite high regard. Agree they could do with a bit of a.design overhaul to bring give them a bit more appeal, butt I wouldn't hesitate to buy another!
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GT Bikes - does anyone still buy them?
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Posted 11 months ago #
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been riding a GT force 1 for the past 18 months quality piece of kit.......
Posted 11 months ago # -
Love the sanction in the neon paintjob, my gf has an avalanche she bought a few of years back on cycle to work, its been converted back to mtb duty since she changed jobs and stopped riding it in due to lack of safe access.
Posted 11 months ago # -
I had an Idrive 5 XCR, it was a bit of an odd beast- like a gigantic XC bike. Heavy, and more travel than it really knew what to do with but when it worked by god did it work. Showed promise.
GTs were good seller til they got dropped by Halfords, and rightly so as they were good, well specced, well priced bikes. But now they seem to be in the doldrums.
PS, want:
http://www.farnhamcycles.co.uk/Shop/p/821-gt-distortion-1-0-2011-mountain-bike/
Posted 11 months ago # -
ive got a 09 gt force 2 and find it excellent.
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I luvs my '09 Avalanche 1.0. I think it looks good, I haven't broke it yet, came fairly well equipped (apart from the Suntour forks) and only cost £400 new. What's not to like?
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