Are GT road bikes any good?
Are GT road bikes any good?
The Expert is relatively light, very fast and comfortable to ride on long fast rides. The frame is stiff but not too stiff and soaks up rough road imperfections very well. The bike also handles very well; have had it up to 48 mph (downhill) and it is rock solid at speed.
Is Giant or GT better?
The giant is a much better choice. For verification, GT was acquired by Dorel Industries (since 2004), who also later went on to acquire Cannondale. The GT company has turned around much since then, and are now producing great bikes.
Is GT made by Giant?
GT is a division of a Canadian conglomerate, Dorel Industries, which also markets Cannondale, Schwinn, Mongoose, IronHorse, DYNO, and RoadMaster bicycle brands; all manufactured in Asia.
What does GT stand for on a bike?
In 1979 they incorporated into GT Bicycles, Inc. GT standing for the initials of its founder, Gary Turner. Richard sold his bike shop and began selling frames as fast as possible to bicycle distributors across the USA and into Europe.
How can I tell if my GT bike is real?
GT serial numbers are usually found stamped on the bottom of the bottom bracket of your BMX.
How much does a GTR carbon bike cost?
At the top of the range, around £2,000, the GTR Carbon Sport and GTR Carbon Expert have full carbon frames, again with the ever popular Shimano 105 and Ultegra equipment. Current specifications for some of the bikes in the range are shown below.
What is the gtgt GTR sport?
GT’s entry-level GTR Sport is a budget-friendly bike that combines a dropped handlebar, full-carbon tapered fork and cable disc brakes, and comes with GT’s “iconic” (GT’s word) triple triangle.
Are the 2020 GTR sport rims Tubeless ready?
Triple triangle design should equal more comfort. The 2020 GTR Sport is similar to last year’s model: wide-range Shimano Sora gears, thru-axles, 28mm Zaffiro tyres, but the Alex ATD470 rims are tubeless ready. Road tubeless dates back to 2006 when Hutchinson and Shimano brought it to market.
What are the best disc brakes for the GTR sport?
Lower tyre pressures, greater comfort and grip are also potential advantages. The GTR Sport’s budget Promax disc brakes aren’t noticeably more powerful than caliper rim brakes on bikes at this price, but modulation is good, they’re quiet and the 160mm rotors work consistently in all weathers.
