2008 GT Sanction 1.0

The Big Cheese

Purchased end of last year from Paul's Cycles. Amazing to ride, Love it!

The absolute perfect Big Hit machine, climbs like and Angel (115mm setting) and descends like a Demon (160mm setting) - tough as old boots!!





(Link to more pictures on Flickr)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23769809@N ... 233441687/

Frame: 6061 monocoque frame with 6.0 inches of rear wheel travel. With new forged I-link. Standardised bearings, and modular dropout system with 12mm rear maxle.

Shock: FOX DHX Air 4.0, air sprung damper with rebound and compression adjust

Forks: Rockshox Lyrik 2-Step (115mm-160mm) with MIssion Control

Bars: Truvativ Holzfeller World Cup (Tungsten Grey/31.8mm OS/30mm rise)
Stem: Thomson Elite X4 (90mm x 00 rise)
Headset: Cane Creek
Grips: ODI Extreme

Front Brake Lever assy: Shimano XT
Front Caliper: Shimano XT
Front disc: 180mm 6 bolt
Rear Brake Lever assy: Shimano XT
Rear Caliper: Shimano XT
Rear Disc: 180mm 6 bolt
Hoses: Shimano XT

Shifters: Shimano XT
Cables: Shimano XT
Front Mech: Shimano XT
Rear Mech: Shimano XT

Seat: SDG Bel Air RL
Seat Post: Thomson Elite Inline (31.6mm x 287mm)
Seat Post Clamp: ‘New’ Hope (black 34.9mm)

Cranks: Shimano SAINT with KCNC chainring bolts
Chainring(s): Shimano SAINT 22T/32T
Chain: Shimano XT
Cassette: Shimano XT
Pedals: Wellgo B54 platform with sealed cartridge bearings
Bottom Bracket: Shimano SAINT

Front Wheel:
Rim: DT Swiss X430
Spokes: DT Swiss Stainless
Hub: WTB Laserdisc Heavy Duty DH (20mm thru axle)
Tube: Stock
Tire: Kenda Nevegal (Dual Compound 2.3) Kevlar folding bead

Back Wheel:
Rim: DT Swiss X430
Spokes: DT Swiss Stainless
Hub: WTB Laserdisc Heavy Duty DH (12mm thru axle)
Tube: Stock
Tire: Kenda Nevegal (Dual Compound 2.3) Kevlar folding bead

Weight: 34lb 2oz

Other info: Upgraded bars, grips, pedals, saddle and seat clamp, the rest is great as it is. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!

the article don

what size frame is that? and what size are you?

I'm quite tempted by one of these but they've only got Large left. I'm right on the border of medium/ large on most other bikes

The Big Cheese

the article don wrote:

what size frame is that? and what size are you?

I'm quite tempted by one of these but they've only got Large left. I'm right on the border of medium/ large on most other bikes

Im *just under* 6' by about 1cm, I ride a medium. They do come up large. I couldnt go any bigger than that.

lappymatt

Loving it nice grips too, superstar are spot on

Da Mighty Chicken

Very, very nice Master Cheese 8)

The Big Cheese

Righto, new stem fitted (swapped out 90mm for 50mm) makes a lot more sense and has livened the front end up. I am still feeling shite, but took it around the block to check it out, couldn't manage anymore. Made no sense why GT put such a long stem on that ruined handling.

javirtual

Hei my friend, congrats about your GT Saction 1 - 2008, I am also a happy owner of one, and also I put some time ago a new Thomson Elite 50mm, is amazing the difference in the handling of the bike eh??? It Is interesting how right were the Guys form MBUK when they tested back in 2008!! They talk very good about the bike except this two things, long stem and narrow handlebar. So they changed.

You change also the handlebar, isn't it, i order a new one Sunline V1 740mm, because my size, 1,86cm tall- 86kg i need something more big, you know. And i like jumping, je je...

Also a change for the moment for flats, Tioga MX, however I still have a new pair of Acid 1 for the summer or more trail days.

What is gonna be your next upgrading?? In my case i gonna set some new Hope Mone disc saw 203-180 in red next summer.

Soon i gonna change also the tyres, the kenda are good, but grip in roots are nor good enough so, next one Maxxis High roller super tacky infront in 2.35, i don't know yet in the back, may be kenda navegal stick-2 but in 2.1, for less rolling ressistance.

And i think that after that is nice and perfect for my riding style.

Check my blog if your like, is in Spanish but you can see some pictures.
http://vitaminabikes.blogspot.com/

scottbowlby

Very very nice! love the colour

The Big Cheese

javirtual wrote:

Hei my friend, congrats about your GT Saction 1 - 2008, I am also a happy owner of one, and also I put some time ago a new Thomson Elite 50mm, is amazing the difference in the handling of the bike eh??? It Is interesting how right were the Guys form MBUK when they tested back in 2008!! They talk very good about the bike except this two things, long stem and narrow handlebar. So they changed.

You change also the handlebar, isn't it, i order a new one Sunline V1 740mm, because my size, 1,86cm tall- 86kg i need something more big, you know. And i like jumping, je je...

Also a change for the moment for flats, Tioga MX, however I still have a new pair of Acid 1 for the summer or more trail days.

What is gonna be your next upgrading?? In my case i gonna set some new Hope Mone disc saw 203-180 in red next summer.

Soon i gonna change also the tyres, the kenda are good, but grip in roots are nor good enough so, next one Maxxis High roller super tacky infront in 2.35, i don't know yet in the back, may be kenda navegal stick-2 but in 2.1, for less rolling ressistance.

And i think that after that is nice and perfect for my riding style.

Check my blog if your like, is in Spanish but you can see some pictures.
http://vitaminabikes.blogspot.com/

Cool, nice to see another happy owner

Yep, the stem livened up the front really nicely, a lot more natural to run a shorter stem, and yes, the bars were XC width. SO swapped out to come 710mm risers which are spot on.... bought some ODI Intense lock ons and am waiting for those to turn up in the post. The supesrtar grips were really nice just to small for my hands.

Changing the rear mech to Saint (for increased durability) and putting some Kenda SMall Block 8s on for the drier trails!

The Nevegals are good, but overkill for dry riding (I think anyway)

javirtual

Ok mate, good luck with the bike!!

The Big Cheese

New grips fitted:

ODI Intense lock-ons and some shiny KCNC bottle cage bolts (cant even see them they are on the Dtube LOL)

LoUiS1985

very nice indeed dude

not everybodies desired colour scheme i'm sure....but i like it.....

The Big Cheese

Ano bronze and gold - works very well. Awesome in the flesh 8) 8)

And chainring bolts fitted

LoUiS1985

yeah as i say i really like it mate......... it's just that your Marin is one of the best looking out there......nothing else quite lives up to it...... :?

The Big Cheese

LoUiS1985 wrote:

yeah as i say i really like it mate......... it's just that your Marin is one of the best looking out there......nothing else quite lives up to it...... :?

Cheers, I know what you mean though, side by side they couldn't be anymore different!!!