The GT Hardtail- updated

My GT Aggressor XC2...
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Frame: GT Aggressor Lightweight hydro-formed aluminium Triple Triangle frame
Forks: Rockshox Revelation RLT 2011
Bars: GT Oversize
Stem: GT Oversized
Headset: FSA Alloy
Grips: Scott Lock-on (temporary)
Front Brake Lever assy: Tektro Auriga Comp
Front Calliper: Tektro Auriga Comp Twin Piston
Front disc: 180mm Tektro Wave
Rear Brake Lever assy: Tektro Auriga Comp
Rear Calliper: Tektro Auriga Comp Twin Piston
Rear Disc: 160mm Tektro Wave
Hoses: Tektro
Shifters: Shimano Deore Rapid Fire
Front Mech: Shimano Deore
Rear Mech: Shimano Deore
Seat: SDG Bel Air RT
Seat Post: Alloy Black
Cranks: Truvativ Isoflow
Chainring(s): Truvativ Isoflow
Pedals: GT Alloy
Bottom Bracket:
Front Wheel: Alex ASD-1
Rim: AlexRims DP17
Hub: Formula DC20
Tube: Halfords
Tire: Maxxis Ignitor 2.35in
Back Wheel: Alex ASD-1
Rim: AlexRims DP17
Hub: Formula DC20
Tube: Halfords
Tire: Maxxis Ignitor 2.35in
Weight: 12kgs (approx.)
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Frame: GT Aggressor Lightweight hydro-formed aluminium Triple Triangle frame
Forks: Rockshox Revelation RLT 2011
Bars: GT Oversize
Stem: GT Oversized
Headset: FSA Alloy
Grips: Scott Lock-on (temporary)
Front Brake Lever assy: Tektro Auriga Comp
Front Calliper: Tektro Auriga Comp Twin Piston
Front disc: 180mm Tektro Wave
Rear Brake Lever assy: Tektro Auriga Comp
Rear Calliper: Tektro Auriga Comp Twin Piston
Rear Disc: 160mm Tektro Wave
Hoses: Tektro
Shifters: Shimano Deore Rapid Fire
Front Mech: Shimano Deore
Rear Mech: Shimano Deore
Seat: SDG Bel Air RT
Seat Post: Alloy Black
Cranks: Truvativ Isoflow
Chainring(s): Truvativ Isoflow
Pedals: GT Alloy
Bottom Bracket:
Front Wheel: Alex ASD-1
Rim: AlexRims DP17
Hub: Formula DC20
Tube: Halfords
Tire: Maxxis Ignitor 2.35in
Back Wheel: Alex ASD-1
Rim: AlexRims DP17
Hub: Formula DC20
Tube: Halfords
Tire: Maxxis Ignitor 2.35in
Weight: 12kgs (approx.)
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What do you think of the forks on yours, as that is going to be the next thing i am going to change....
I think the frame is the same on all models of aggressor, and in my opinion the frame is very strong, and therefore should take the battering. I use mine for cannock chase regularly and have never had any problems regarding the frame. The stock suntour forks are heavy, but also pretty bulletproof-very strong.
I love the Revelations-they are very plush, as light as Rebas and very strong. I bought a set of rebas before i got the revs and had to send them back-the A2C length is TOO SHORT to fit the frame, wheras 140mm revelations, or fox vanillas are of a similar length to the stock forks.
You can pick up the RLT models up for a reasonable price from either Merlin or JE James cycles. I wouldnt get the RLT TI or last years team models over these unless you found them for a similar price-as the RLTs have been upgraded to dual flow damping, there is very little difference between the RLT and the RLT TI apart from the colour and £100 extra price
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Ive been looking at:
Superstar Supagrips(been reviewed on here, got 5 stars)
Lizardskins Peaty(heard good things)
Whatever you suggest, it needs to be comfortable, and at least one part of it needs to be red.
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as for grips.. i like giants own lock ons
isnt it about time we had a gt thread?
i have the xcr version that ive done a wee bit of pimpage on lol
pre blue cables (which i may return to as i'm finding the blues a tad LOUD!!!!! lol
marzocchi mz comp 100mm (temp!)
gravity dropper turbo seat post
Hope Head doctor
Hope Grip Doctor
hope Space Doctor
hope 203 floating saw rotors front and rear
hope QR skewers
hope tech m4 brakes
hope tech blue levers x 2
hope tech Master Cylinder Lid
Hope fork cable guides
Hope seat QR seat clamp
Hope Bottom Bracket (ceramic)
Hope Pro 2 Front hub
Hope Pro 2 Rear hub
Sunringle mtx31 rims (welded)
DT Swiss comp 2mm-1.8mm spokes
Blue Spoke nipples
Fatties flattys pukkas pedals
Easton EA30 bars
FSA os 115 stem
Giant lock-on grips
Shimano XT 9sp shadow deraileur M772
Shimano XT Front mech M771
Shimano XT M770 9sp cassette
Shimano xt HT2 M770 chain set
shimano xt shifters (F&R) M770
Sram PC991 chain (9sp)
Tacx ceramic jocky wheels
titainium m5 bolts x 12
aluminium m6 bolts x 8
Kcnc jocky wheel bolts (blue)
M-part fork cable guide
Cateye w100 trip comp
panracer XC Pro 2.1 x 2
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hows yours coming along??
heres an updated picture
Great thanks!
Few Upgrades:
Truvativ Holzfeller double clamp seatpost(old one kept making the saddle come loose)
Superstar Supagrip lockons in Black(soft compound) with red lockrings and end caps
Red Headset spacers(not pictured)
Wellgo V12 pedals(rubbish tbh)
Hope Tech X2 brakes with 183/160 floating rotors in red(not pictured)
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Also added:
Ti Topcap bolt
Red master cylinder caps for the hopes
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Firstly, a new 10 speed XT groupset from actionsports, and a gold KMC X10L chain.
New tyres, a front high roller 2.35 folding, and a rear advantage 2.1 exception.
New grips-black and grey peatys
New bars and stem-on one cnc stem, Giant contact 690mm bars
New Chrome superstar nanos, with red endcaps
New maxxis ultralight tubes(125g each)
and finally, an American Classic MTB 26 Tubeless wheelset, which has red hubs and a red spoke
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Weight is now 23.5lbs according to the fishing scales, which isnt too bad for a frame from a £300 hardtail methinks.
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http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... 8#16932288
Nice kit you have there!
The new stem is shorter and lower rise than the original, so the front end is slightly lower(the shifters just clip the top tube when the bar is turned).
I dont know if all GT aggressors are like this, but on mine the stock suntour fork had an axle to crown length of around 500-510mm(cant remember exactly). This made the stock fork, despite only having 120mm travel, the same length as a 140mm revelation. I originaly ordered a reba, thinking along the same lines as you, but had to send it back because it was significantly shorter than the suntours and I didnt want to steepen the head angle too much. I would measure the a2c on your mates before buying though -as I said, im not sure if all aggressors have this fork, or whether mine was just a fluke.
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You went back to black
Zaskar's are made from lighter material, than your stock aggressor, avalanche.
Yes, I believe the frame is identical to an earlier model of Avalanche however.
You could upgrade to a Zaskar frame, however I would suggest looking at a On One Carbon 456 or similar, as this will be cheaper and lighter still. It will also take larger forks better.
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retired 9.6kg Carrera Kraken
The Carrera Hardtail combined thread - come on all you Carrera's!
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