My New Bike - Time to Get Dirty!

[Aggie_Ama]

CC- My husband was impressed with how light it is but that doesn't tell you much. I didn't weigh it but one review said it is one of the lighter bikes out there. I found a review of the 2007 that was 26 lb, not a lot has changed in the design but I know Fox has redesigned their forks for some weight savings. Plus GF has a design flaw in the rear pivot last year (per my LBS) so they made some changes there too.

One thing I was told and found on the GF Geometry charts is they do have a long effective top tube. I was really worried about this as I am short torso but it isn't an issue. I hated Specialized which has the shortest TT I could find. By my novice skills she seems to track well and is pretty responsive. The shifting is AMAZING compared to my old Shimano Deore combo on my Scott HT. This frame goes down to 14.5", mine is the small at 15.5". I think my Scott was a small (15") and I ride a 47 cm roadie if that puts you in the ballpark of how I fit bikes.

Can you get Titus down there? They go tiny.