1/1/2024 0 Comments Gt idrive 4![]() ![]() This is where the overly enthusiastic suspension design shoots itself in the foot and seems to be more like a trampoline than a bike (I weigh 152lbs or around 72kg so it can't be said I am too heavy for it). ![]() However, the fun stops when you attempt to stand out of the saddle and 'power' it up an ascent. It pedals beautifully for miles and miles under enduro conditions. The seated climbing ability of this bike can only be described as epic. The brakes are fine for moderate use and are good considering the price of the bike, but when used on fast downhill sections they overheat nicely and do lack control/modulation when used on steep scree slopes or rough, rooty sections. I belive a slightly shallower head angle would aid this bike's descending and cornering abilty at speed as it currently has a tendency to start washing out at the front wheel when really pushing it around a non-bermed corner but not enough to slow you down too much. The bikes ability to absorb drops up to about 4-5 ft is impressive as long as you carry speed. An upgraded rear shock with a more open feel will prevent the rear end getting bucked heavily upwards when the going gets really rough but its still easily controlled. Point it straight through a rock garden or rooty section and it will plough straight through it. This bike is a brilliant descender in a straight line. Please note I have the 2006 orange bronze/orange coloured model and I purchased it for £600 GBP rather than USD.
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