GT I-Drive 6.0
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The GT I-Drive 6.0 is an entry level, full suspension, mountain bike. It has a good frame design with descent equipment on it, not the best, but good enough. Even though this is an entry level bike, it is exactly what I was looking for. I did not want to spend a lot of money if I do not get a great deal of use out of it.
Full Suspension Bike
This is probably my fifth or sixth mountain bike, though it is my first bike with any suspension. I had always wanted a full suspension bike. Before my last bike was lifted I was saving up to get a front suspension fork. At least I got to save that money. Of course I probably just shoved it into a street fighter machine instead.This bike has a 4.6" travel in the rear which is a large amount of travel. Most bikes with rear suspension suffer from bob, the motion of bobbing up and down when pedaling. Bob robs the power you pump into the pedals, which is bad. The design of this bike is supposed to do a good job of reducing bob without having a lockout for the rear shock.
GT is out of business
Yes, GT went out of business. I believe someone bought them. They will most-likely use their name to put bikes out. I don't really care. GT's are good bikes and because of this I was able to pickup this bike for about $300 less than they normally cost. Unfortunately I missed the sale supergo was having (which was about 1/2 off), so I had to pay a little more. oh well I still got a pretty good deal.Anyway, I look forward to breaking all my bones as I tumble down the mountain.