Getting a new mountain bike: GT I-drive 3.0 / suggestions?

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Zhou

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I am seconds away from getting a new GT I-drive 3.0 for about $450. Anyone have experience with them?
The only thing that is holding me back is the weight (I think it is around 33lb). Is that heavy for a FS?
 
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no 33lbs is not heavt for FS, teh I drives are nice and for 450 thats nota bad deal, they do suffer from "chain suck" tho well the older ones did and thats annoying
 
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I haven't cared much for the GT's since they were bought out.

33lb isn't that heavy for a FS, but do you really need a FS? I suggest getting a lighter, more nimble XC bike. I rode a 29-lb Specialized FSR for years, and that was too heavy for me. My next bike will be much lighter -- right now I just ride my Cyclocross bike everywhere. :D

Rob
 
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Brutuskend

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Originally posted by: Entity
I haven't cared much for the GT's since they were bought out.

33lb isn't that heavy for a FS, but do you really need a FS? I suggest getting a lighter, more nimble XC bike. I rode a 29-lb Specialized FSR for years, and that was too heavy for me. My next bike will be much lighter -- right now I just ride my Cyclocross bike everywhere. :D

Rob
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Agreed!

Hard tail forever! (Or my road bike, which is of course a hard tail as well. ;) )
 
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Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Originally posted by: Entity
I haven't cared much for the GT's since they were bought out.

33lb isn't that heavy for a FS, but do you really need a FS? I suggest getting a lighter, more nimble XC bike. I rode a 29-lb Specialized FSR for years, and that was too heavy for me. My next bike will be much lighter -- right now I just ride my Cyclocross bike everywhere. :D

Rob
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Agreed!

Hard tail forever! (Or my road bike, which is of course a hard tail as well. ;) )
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The biggest problem with FS bikes, I think, is that it trains people to just roll over objects, since they don't feel it. When you've got less shock absorption, it forces you to be a better rider -- then if you ever make the switch to a good FS bike (Santa Cruz...mmm... :D), then you'll really have a leg up riding.

Rob
 
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33lbs is pretty heavy for a bike, I hope you will be taking it out on trails that really need it all the time because otherwise a front fork is enough. For what you're spending you could easily get a hardtail that weighs under 26lbs.
 
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Originally posted by: vegetation
33lbs is pretty heavy for a bike, I hope you will be taking it out on trails that really need it all the time because otherwise a front fork is enough. For what you're spending you could easily get a hardtail that weighs under 26lbs.
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i have a hardtail for $300...its 30lbs... :(
 
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Originally posted by: vegetation
33lbs is pretty heavy for a bike, I hope you will be taking it out on trails that really need it all the time because otherwise a front fork is enough. For what you're spending you could easily get a hardtail that weighs under 26lbs.
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Weight definitely makes a difference. Get a lighter hardtail with better components with your money.
 
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Ok, how does a $450 hardtail compare to the i-drive 3.0?

From all the reviews I have read, the i-drive is getting decent recomm for sub $1000 fs bikes.

Can someone provide some links?
 
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Specialized > GT :p


Is this your 1st mountain bike, I would go with a hardtail. Hone your skills and you'll appreaciate a good FS bike.


I was also seconds away from this bike -->Enduro


SuperGo was having a big sale. It was the last one, but I couldn't do it. I'm just not ready for it, still on my current hardtail bike.


You might try this site for reviews-->mtbreview.com
 
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Viper GTS

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i-Drives are pre-buyout aren't they? I know my 6.0 is pre buyout... They are heavy, but that's a given for any FS. If you want light & fast get a road bike.

Anyway, I love mine. I paid about the same for mine new (I assume yours isn't new, $450 for a 3.0 is damn cheap), I've been very happy with it.

I haven't ridden mine in forever.

Viper GTS
 
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I used to live in Oregon, so I have quite abit of experience mountain biking. I have always rode a rigid.

I am looking to upgrade my now pos bike, and have to stay under $500ish. I am just not sure what else I can get that is better for that price range.

ViperGTS, the I-drive 3.0 is brand new shipped for $450 at performancebike.com
(check chubbywallet for the thread)
 
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Viper GTS

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Originally posted by: Zhou
I used to live in Oregon, so I have quite abit of experience mountain biking. I have always rode a rigid.

I am looking to upgrade my now pos bike, and have to stay under $500ish. I am just not sure what else I can get that is better for that price range.

ViperGTS, the I-drive 3.0 is brand new shipped for $450 at performancebike.com
(check chubbywallet for the thread)
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Damn, that's a nice deal...

I'd be tempted to grab it if I didn't already have one. I'd be better off upgrading the one I have.

Viper GTS
 
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Zhou

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yea that's what I thought too...
my last bike was a T2.5 Rover.


Do you think it worth upgrading to XT?
 
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Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Rocky Mountain > GT

33lbs is heavy. My FS is 28lbs. :cool:
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what kind of FS bike is it tho?

mine is eaisily 35lbs it depends on the bike and the rideing


in your case Zhou id look at a Specialized Rock hopper hard tail they are a nice buy for the $$
 
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Zhou

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How much is the Specialized Rock hopper hard tail?

I have to stay under $500.
 
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FrustratedUser

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Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Rocky Mountain > GT

33lbs is heavy. My FS is 28lbs. :cool:
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what kind of FS bike is it tho?

mine is eaisily 35lbs it depends on the bike and the rideing


in your case Zhou id look at a Specialized Rock hopper hard tail they are a nice buy for the $$
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Rocky Mountain
 
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