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joshd

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2009 gt encore...
« on: October 15, 2008, 06:07:24 AM »


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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2008, 12:45:47 PM »
The Finale is the lower end model, cromo downtube, cassette hub and 1 piece cranks

The Encore has full cromo frame, fork and bars, 3-piece and freecoaster.
This is the first "real" flatland bike from GT since the Show.

http://www.gtbicycles.com/int/eng/Products/BMX/Free-Style/#5741

GT ENCORE 2009


    *  Saddle:
      GT flatland design, two piece shell, 9mm rails
    * Seat Post:
      Aluminum double bolt micro adjust
    * Stem:
      GT Flatland Piston design, 29mm reach
    * Grips:
      GT Wing shroom design
    * Headset:
      TH, No.8D Impact, integrated design
    * Handlebar:
      GT 8-piece flatland design, Cr-Mo, 6.5" rise
    * Brake Levers:
      Tektro, 275A, aluminum, hinged clamp
    * Nipples:
      Brass
    * Front Brake:
      Tektro, FX-15FS, linear spring, cold forged aluminum U-brake
    * Rear Brake:
      Tektro, FX-15D, linear spring, dual anchor bolts, cold forged aluminum U-brake
    * Spokes:
      14G
    * Rear Hub:
      NEW design KT Freecoaster, sealed bearings, improved skipless function and rotation rate, 14mm axle, thread-on 12T cog
    * Front Hub:
      '05 GT branded, aluminum body, sealed Mech., 14mm cr-mo axle, 48 hole
    * Tires:
      Kenda Kiniption, 2.1", 60 TPI casing, 120psi rating
    * Freewheel:
      12T cog
    * Chain:
      KMC 410H
    * Rims:
      Alex MUS 16, single wall design, 30mm width, 48 hole, Chrome Plate finish
    * Pedals:
      '05 GT Dirt/Street platform design, aluminum body, cr-mo alxe
    * BB set:
      Euro cartridge BB with sealed beaings, aluminum cups, cr-mo 8 spline axle
    * Crankset:
      GT Tubular Cr-Mo 3pc., 8 spline, single bolt clamping, threaded chain wheel pin, 165mmL. / GT 28T CNC aluminum chainwheel with cut-outs for reduced weight
    * Fork:
      GT Freestyle design, full Cr-Mo, 1-1/8" steer , 31.8mm blades, 6mmT. Dropouts
    * Frame:
      '09 GT flatland design, full Cr-Mo tubing, Mid size BB, machined head tube for integrated headset, 6mmT dropouts, bolt-on Gyro cable guides, dual cable routing
    * Seat Clamp:
      '08 GT CNC mini design
    * Extras:
      SST ORYG, GT chain tensioners, 2pr. GT flatland design 50mm OD. Aluminum pegs

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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2008, 12:57:07 PM »

   
*  Saddle:
      GT flatland design, two piece shell, 9mm rails
   
     

Dude, where can I get this?!!
Enough! I grow weary of your foolishness ninjas.

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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2008, 01:38:28 PM »
From what I can see, these 2 bikes won't be available in the USA. At least there not on the US GT web site...

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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2008, 02:49:56 PM »
I like it. Moreso because i'm sure this will be in every shop, Dicks Sporting Goods, Sports Authority, Toys R US, etc... or at least we can hope for it. What i really hope is that GT doesnt make the entire bike propietary(sp) like the old GT Show cranks.  Gotta leave room for upgrade and easy repair.

GT refuses to import them into the USA. They are completely uninterested.
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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2008, 03:29:27 PM »
Kinda like it, not in love though. And If they don't sell it by parts I don't think we'll hear much about it.

It looks a bit of a weak return from GT..




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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2008, 04:19:02 PM »
I like it but I think the TT is too high like my Dyno Slammer was... I dunno TT just looks too high to me...out of place. Maybe it's just the pics....

But ya... how foolish not to make these available.. who knows maybe Pat can get a few of these in...

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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2008, 05:09:51 PM »
who knows maybe Pat can get a few of these in...


Pat was the one that posted that GT in uninterested.  :P

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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2008, 06:29:26 PM »
i went to their site and browsed a bit, i noticed on their gt air show that there are two flatland riders doing flatland demo for them, i wonder who they are :huh:
I figured it wouldn't be long before the hater extraordinaire chimed in..
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Re: 2009 gt encore...
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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2008, 06:39:07 PM »
i went to their site and browsed a bit, i noticed on their gt air show that there are two flatland riders doing flatland demo for them, i wonder who they are :huh:

Bo Wade is one of them...thats his bike pictured.

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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2008, 06:50:54 PM »
OMG has gt finaly pulled there finger out!
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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2008, 07:00:33 PM »
OMG has gt finaly pulled there finger out!

+1,  Best comment I've heard in a while.

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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2008, 07:24:42 PM »
OMG has gt finaly pulled there finger out!

Maybe not!  I looked at the link and the geometry section claims this to have a 20.15" tt??!!



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Re: 2009 gt encore...
« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2008, 12:51:42 AM »
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