2011 GT Tachyon 3.0 Road Bike – MSRP $769.99 – Sale Price $499.99 (April 2012)
Performance Bicycle Shop
www.performancebike.com
4501 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 675-0588
2011 GT Tachyon 3.0 Road Bike
No matter what draws you to the road — fitness, fun or commuting –the Tachyon 3.0 Comfort bike has all the features you need to enjoy your ride to the max. It features a hydroformed aluminum frame, an upright seating position, wide-range Shimano road gearing and flat bar shifters that make gear changes a breeze.
*A Performance U.S. Exclusive*
GT Tachyon compact geometry aluminum frame with hydroformed top tube and down tube for a comfortable, upright riding position
GT Type R Carbon fork with alloy steerer delivers precise steering control. Includes rack and fender eyelets so you can add gear-toting, splash-diverting accessories if you want
24-speed Shimano/FSA drivetrain gives you plenty of gears for the flats and the hills
Shimano ST-R221 RapidFire shifters for fast and easy gear changes
Alloy handlebar, seatpost and stem are strong and lightweight
Tektro RX-1 brakes deliver excellent stopping power
Jalco DRX-3000 double-wall rims with Formula alloy hubs and Kenda Kiniption 700x32c tires provide responsive performance
2011 GT Tachyon 3.0 Road Bike
BOTTOM BRACKET: Cartridge sealed
BRAKES: Tektro RX-1
CASSETTE: Shimano HG-50 8-speed 13-26T
CHAIN: KMC HG-40
CRANKSET: FSA CK-200 52/42/30T
FORK: GT Type R Carbon fork, V-brake bosses, rack and fender eyelets, alloy steerer
FRAME: GT Tachyon compact geometry aluminum frame with hydroformed top tube and downtube, internal cable routing, forged drop-outs with removable derailleur hanger and all braze-ons
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano R443
GRIPS/TAPE: GT Dual Density design
HANDLEBAR: GT flat bar, 25.4 bar bore
HEADSET: Integrated sealed bearing
LEVERS: Shimano ST-R221
PEDALS: Alloy body, steel cage trekking
RACK MOUNTS: Yes
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano non-series 2300
SADDLE: GT Type R race saddle
SEATPOST: GT design alloy seat pillar
SHIFTERS: Shimano ST-R221 Rapid Fire Flat Bar road shifters
STEM: NVO adjustable ahead system
TIRES: Kenda Kiniption 700x32c
WHEELSET: Rims: Jalco DRX-3000 double-wall rims with CNC sides; Hubs: Formula alloy 32-hole with QR; Spokes: Stainless steel 14 gauge
Rating: 4
