I was doing some shopping for my company in SAMS the other day and saw several GT I Drive 4.0's for around $699. I thought that was a good price considering the bike retails/retailed for about double that. What's the I-drive gimmick? What does it do exactly? Also, being the tradionalist that I am, what's up with the integrated headset? I've been "told" that when and if I get an integrated headset bike, to go a head and pick up a couple of extra headsets too. Is this just advice, or a warning? I'm still riding hardtails, and was only looking to get a FS if I got a sweet deal on it. I know GT is going/gone out of business, so a concern of mine is the warrenty. Another concern is the assembly of the bike. Not doging Sams's employees, but the riser bar was mounted upside down, the tires were flat, and the brakes were deathly loose. Sloppily put together at best. I'd redo it if I felt the overwhelming need (which I do). Here's the spec list from their website:
Frame i-Drive design with monocoque style front triangle, butted and machined aluminum, 4.6 inches travel
Rear Shock Fox Vanilla, coil spring
Fork Rock Shox Judy C, 80mm travel
Crankset Truvativ Firex, 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket Shimano UN-40
Pedals Ritchey Comp clipless
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
Shifters Shimano Deore 9-speed
Freewheel SR Power Flow 9-speed index cassette 12-32
Chain Shimano HG-72 9-speed
Rims Syncros "Big Box" 32 hole CNC sidewall
Tires WTB Velociraptor, 26 x 2.1
Front Hub Shimano Deore
Rear Hub Shimano Deore, QR 9-speed cassette
Spokes Stainless steel 15 gauge
Nipples Brass CP
Front Brake Avid Single Digit 3
Rear Brake Avid Single Digit 3
Brake Levers Avid AD-3
Handlebar Syncros 6061 Butted
Stem GT MTN, TIG welded threadless, 10deg rise with 2-bolt face plate
Grips GT Camshaft, Dual Density
Headset WTB Momentum Comp
Saddle SDG Comp
Seat Post Alloy micro adjust
Any comments from the board would be enlightening as all ways![]()
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