I haven't mentioned the weight either, I didn't know the weight when I first rode it and I was genuinely surprised to find that it had an all up weight of 8. The first ride I did on the GT was my regular 80 mile test loop, it's a mixture of A roads and lanes with around metres each of climbing and descending.
If a bike has a weakness this route will show it up. Nothing I could do would upset the GT. Descending is great, you can keep pushing and pushing and will run out of road before the GT will twitch.
Helped by GT's own shallow drop bar which offers very little flex and results in keeping the front end tracking exactly where you point it. At worst the rear brake will lock the rear wheel if you really have to brake hard but that is it. Ah those brakes I hear you cry, were they really as bad as you expected?
In a word, no, my initial concerns were completely unfounded. The pads were very good with great modulation and worked well even in the wet. On the climbs a mixture of light overall weight and the compact chainset , cassette combo enables you to remain seated for the majority of the time. You'll only notice the weight of the rims on the steepest of gradients as you start to honk out of the saddle.
While we're on the subject of rims the Alex ALX hoops are a good solid build coming in at g, there is some drag as you get them up to speed but it is barely noticeable. With just 20 spokes front and 24 rear there is enough spring in them to keep the comfort levels afforded by the frame and fork.
They remained trus and the hubs felt really smooth. FSA has a BB30 option on virtually all of their chainsets these days and while it feels odd to look down and see no bearing cups the narrower q-factor now that the bearings are back inside the frame suits my ride style.
No noise whatsoever came from the bottom bracket even under big gear efforts and ran super smooth. The rest of the groupset worked faultlessly with the kit providing the usual spot on shifting.
The Tiagra front mech worked fine now being 10 speed so the cage is the right size. The GT Series 2 is the one bike that has shown me I don't know as much as I think I do, I took a quick look at the spec and pretty much made my mind up that it was going to be okay but nothing special.
The GT turns out to be cracking bike and would easily make it into my top ten, mostly because it puts some of the 2 - 3 grand bikes I've ridden to shame.
The frame is a perfect platform to upgrade on and with the groupset and brakes working so well the only thing its really crying out for is some lightweight wheels. As it is the Series 2 makes a top notch summer commuter or trainer and just chuck on those lighter wheels for your weekend sportive or fast club run. Comfort, speed, stiffness and handling for eleven hundred quid, you'd be a fool not to.
If you're thinking of buying this product using a cashback deal why not use the road. State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike. Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at.
What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike? Evans website states: "These bikes don't break the bank.
Just the competition. Stiff, strong, and durable the GT GTR Series 2 Compact Road Bike is ideal for serious riders who have the common sense to recognize quality, and not kit themselves out like a pro-team poster child.
These are literally and metaphorically, the real deal. The matt finish paint makes a nice change and gives an overall classy look. The welds are functional rather than pretty but suit the chunky style. How was the bike in terms of height and reach? How did it compare to other bikes of the same stated size?
Our medium had a 54cm top tube which was spot on to what I usually ride and the rest of the fit was like a glove.
Comfort was high on the agenda suprisingly for an oversize alloy frame. A solid feel which felt planted on all road surfaces.
Did the bike feel stiff in the right places? Did any part of the bike feel too stiff or too flexible? How would you describe the steering? Was it lively, neutral or unresponsive? Tell us some more about the handling. How did the bike feel overall? Did it do particular things well or badly? Which components had the most effect good or bad on the bike's comfort? Which components had the most effect good or bad on the bike's stiffness?
The frame and fork are where most of the stiffness is at backed up by the stiff bar and stem combo. The BB30 is very smooth and the oversize dimensions keep things taught.
Which components had the most effect good or bad on the bike's efficiency? Tell us some more about the drivetrain. Anything you particularly did or didn't like? Any components which didn't work well together? It all comes together to work well.
The BB30 chainset is very smooth and the shifters are a great balance between cost and performance. Tell us some more about the wheels and tyres. Did they work well in the conditions you encountered? Would you change the wheels or tyres?
If so, what for? The wheels, while no lightweights ride well and stayed true throughout the test miles. The tyres were a real highlight though, grippy in all conditions. Tell us some more about the controls. Any particularly good or bad components? How would the controls work for larger or smaller riders?
I've been riding for: years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert. If you like road. As a subscriber you can read road. The revenue from adverts helps to fund our site. Your subscription will help us to do more. With 20 years of road cycling and over , miles in his legs it's safe to say Stu is happiest when on the bike whatever the weather.
Since writing his first review for road. His fascination with gravel bikes is getting out of control too! If you ask Garage-san he might be able to pass you the contact details of a suitable "hit" man he's suggested employing before. I actually think that in this case a warning might do the job. The driver did seem to be cautious enough to leave a good space when overtaking Mine reached that stage I just kept a power bank in my gel bag on the crossbar and plugged it in if I needed to.
All failed to a point of misery on a ride Jogle, thank you so much for posting. Once I'd read about your experience and decided to perevere with just trying to force the cable through, I Although the article says one of the contractors moved the car with no issues. Some people just cannot drive safely! Top-level all-in-one racer with women-specific finishing kit, now more aero and still an exceptional climber.
Pro-level performance with excellent comfort, draped in all the bling you could want, for a decent price. Log In Register. Support road. They seemed slacker than others available on other bikes in a similar price range. The comfortable, slightly down-sweeping shape of the handlebars in combination with good chunky bar tape and the sturdy brake hoods also gives a feeling of control. The Spec. Wheels Alex D22, black anodised with silver sidewalls. Cockpit GT Alloy, black anodised with 3D forged alloy, black anodised stem.
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