XC on a budget, my GT

vrchris
vrchris Posts: 38
edited December 2013 in Your mountain bikes
Not got thousands to spend on a MTB these days so this will have to do for now. It may be a bit dated but it does the trick!
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"If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

GT - iDrive 4.0
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  • JayKay3000
    JayKay3000 Posts: 163
    I think it looks pretty good to be honest.

    As long as it covers the terrain you want it to and does not fall apart after every ride then it does not have to cost thousands or be the newest piece of kit.
  • chez_m356
    chez_m356 Posts: 1,893
    vrchris wrote:
    Not got thousands to spend on a MTB these days so this will have to do for now. It may be a bit dated but it does the trick!
    looks like its been really well looked after, a great looking bike that, nice one :D
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Are you sure your back brake is working correctly? ONly looks like half the pads are aligned to the rotor.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Maybe the bracket is upside down?
  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    Yeah its been fixed now rear break has actually been replaced since that picture. And yes since its all I can afford at the moment I have spent many hours looking after it :)
    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • Baggyman
    Baggyman Posts: 47
    Nice bike, good to see another Gt idrive on the site. I've been doing a Gt idrive 6 up over the last 12 months or so.
  • PashleyRider
    PashleyRider Posts: 180
    I always have liked these, I tried finding one before I got my b'twin but they were all still going for crazy good money unless you get one with a naff shock and in a super huge size
  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    Yeah I was lucky to get a medium (which feels larger than I expected and suits my 6ft frame) and one with a Fox float too. I just bought the frame and then moved all the bits over from my Gary Fisher which was on its last legs
    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • PashleyRider
    PashleyRider Posts: 180
    It looks a good setup. I've had nice expensive bikes in the past, but it's kinda refreshing doing everything to a budget now, I am enjoying my bike more!

    Out of interest, why run your stem upside down? Doesn't it feel really awkward riding anything technical with your bars so low?
  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    I tried it both ways. The Tora's are 140mm so front end is already pretty high so it doesn't feel like a low riding position. I suppose its just down personal preference.

    I was thinking of getting a shorter stem which might bring bars into a more comfortable position. But first she needs some new tires. One thing at a time :)
    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    aaaaaargh!
    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • Gazlar
    Gazlar Posts: 8,084
    As a gt fanboi that looks a nice bike, so what if it's a couple of years old, I bet it's still fun to blast around on
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    One of the chaps in my club has one, he usually comes out on a Cube HT, but occasionally wheels that out (mostly XC locally so it's a bit overbiked!)
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • mrmonkfinger
    mrmonkfinger Posts: 1,452
    Gazlar wrote:
    a couple of years old

    Sounds positively like nearly brand new to me, my newest bike is a 2008.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    That's mint for the age of it. 8)
  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    New tyres, new saddle, new stem coming soon.....
    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Photo's or it never happened!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    it hasn't..........yet!
    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • Tintin rize
    Tintin rize Posts: 262
    No update ? :cry:
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  • leightonmtb
    leightonmtb Posts: 38
    How come halfords don't do gt bikes no more they were seemed good bikes look how nice yours is halfords loss i gue :P ss
  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    You can still get them from Evans and if you ask me they have better aftersales than Halfords so like you say its their loss
    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    Kit acquired - WTB saddle, new Post, Race Face stem and Handlebars, new peddles, newer deore derailleur, lighter wheels (Alexrims), Tekro disc calipers and levers. All the Kit is lighter and newer than what is already on bike so looking forward to riding it! Will have to wait for some better weather though to stick it all on :-(
    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I'm told it was GT's decision to pull them from Halfords - that was what Halfords staff were told at my daughters store.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    Some "new" bits.............
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    WTB - comfier saddle
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    Race Face 700mm bars and stem, Tektro Levers/discs/and calipers
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    Alexrims and Continental tyres
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    tada!
    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    Took a little trip out to Sherwood Pines - bit of a basic trail but no punishing hils so my knees are grateful for that. Still good fun though - if a little muddy in places!
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    Sherwood Pines
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    MUD!
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    Clean again - ish!
    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • rebel_brown
    rebel_brown Posts: 126
    Nice to see someone else with an iDrive, had mine since 2001 now!
    This is a bicycle.
  • chrismarkham1982
    chrismarkham1982 Posts: 57
    Always loved the I-Drive, would love one of these when I make the jump to FS, never managed to find one my size for the right £ though so Ill probably end up with a Kikapu instead.
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  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    new tyres needed - Panaracer XC Pro's (red wall), Maxxis Ardents? or other, any ideas?
    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • vrchris
    vrchris Posts: 38
    bit snowy at Dalby today -
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    "If in doubt, go flat out!" - Colin McRae RIP

    GT - iDrive 4.0
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Looks like fun....but in March?
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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