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Distortion 2.0
Become unstoppable. Lots of bikes out there claim to be of the “go anywhere, do anything” variety, but few can back it up. The Distortion muddies the line, with the smooth pedal feel of a cross country bike and a head angle has all-mountain written all over it. Bike Magazine’s Editor’s Choice winner, this rig was made for long days, big drops, and inciting jealousy the world around.
"The Distortion is a fairly one-of-a-kind bike, really blurring the lines between categories. It combines the geometry of an all-mountain bike but features the suspension feel and pedaling abilities of a cross-country bike."
- Bike Magazine, Winner of Editor's Choice Award, September 2012
- Specs
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Sizes: M, L Colors: Gray Frame: Monocoque/Hydroformed XM Metal™ Aluminum Frame (TT/DT,ST), 114mm Travel Independent Drivetrain™ Suspension System w/ Forged Linkage, Pivots, Bottom Bracket, and Dropouts, 1 1/8" to 1 1/2" Tapered Head Tube w/ TT and DT gussets. Fork: RockShox Sektor Turn Key Solo Air, 140mm Travel, 15x100mm Maxle, w/ Rebound Adjust, Lockout, & Tapered Alloy Steerer Rear Shock: Fox Racing Shox Float CTD SV, 6.5"x1.5" Air Shock, w/ Rebound Adjust & Lockout Chain: KMC X10 Crank: FSA Gravity Moto X Megaexo, 36/24T, w/ Bashguard Bottom Bracket: FSA Megaexo Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX, FD-M675, 2x10 Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX Shadow Plus, RD-M675-GS Shifters: Shimano SLX, SL-M670, Rapid Fire Cog Set: Shimano CS-HG62-10, 10-speed, 11-36T Rims: Alex SX44, w/ Eyelet, 32H Tires: Maxxis Minion DH F, 26x2.35", 60TPI Hubs: All Terra Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc, 15x100mm Thru Axle Rear Hub: All Terra Alloy Sealed Bearing Cassette, 12x142mm Thru Axle Spokes: DT Swiss Champion, 2.0 Stainless Nipples: DT Swiss Brass Brake: Formula RX, 180mm Rotor Brake Levers: Formula RX Handlebar: Kore Torsion, AL6061-T6, 31.8mm Clamp, 740mm Width, 20mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp Stem: Gravity Gap, 60mm Length Grips: GT Wings w/ Waffle Lock-on Headset: Gravity DL, 1.5" External Lower Cup, 1-1/8" Zerostack Upper Cup Saddle: WTB Silverado Race SL Seat Post: X-Fusion Hilo R, Height Adjust w/ Remote Seat Clamp: All Terra Alloy - Chassis Tune
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Enduro Material
Different descents call for different bikes. Designed for the 40+ minute enduro races, like Les Deux Alps Mountain of Hell, GT Enduro bikes combine the stability and steering control of race-course dedicated Gravity rigs with pedal-friendly characteristics that keep them going on all but the steepest of climbs. The Monocoque XM Metal™ fabrication process can form shapes that withstand exceptionally merciless terrain. Hydroformed tubes are reshaped to direct material where it’s needed most, allowing it to exhibit superior strength-to-weight characteristics. Plus, they look good.
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Independent Drivetrain™
This suspension does its job. Period. Because it operates independently of the drivetrain, the suspension can focus solely on its intended purpose – a smoother, faster ride – without making compromises in pedaling efficiency. And because it’s an inherently simple design, it’s easy to set up, ride and maintain. Sound good? Good.
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Gussets
The gussets found on select GT bikes are perfect for giving riders who ride with a little extra intensity a little extra security.
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Comments about gt Distortion 2.0:
This bike is like no other bike out there, really. Its geared to pedal like a cross country bike, which it does nicely, also partly due to the i-drive suspension. There is no pedal bob at all. While climbing it is a very stiff bike that feels like a slacked out hard tail. It really was designed with some playful decents and jumps in mind. It just may be the best big hit, smooth jumping bike out there. It isn't plush, it doesn't like rocky sections or break bumps, but hit a big moto-jump, or dirt jumps, and this bike is amazing. Pumps and flies out of burms like no other bike. Its not a 5-6 inch all mountain bike, its like a 4 inch slopestlye/bmx/dirt jump bike, all in one, that pedals like a slightly heavy xc bike.
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