GT  Tachyon 2.0 Bike - 2012

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Versatile and ready to ride, the GT Tachyon 2.0 bike offers a hybrid design with road-ready speed and handling along with a flat handlebar and comfort-oriented positioning.

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Features

  • Aluminum frame features hydroformed and butted top and down tubes for enhanced strength and reduced weight; flat handlebar puts you in a comfortable, upright riding position
  • Carbon fork helps reduce weight and damp road vibrations
  • FSA triple crankset is matched with Shimano shifters and derailleurs for reliable, responsive performance as you shift through the 27 gear combinations
  • Tektro Mini-V brakes ensure controlled deceleration and speed management
  • Sturdy wheels are outfitted with smooth-rolling Kenda Kwest tires for all-around riding in cities and on bike paths
  • NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability

Imported.

This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
  • 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
  • In-store bike assembly
  • Pickup in store or curbside
  • Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
REI Co-op Members get more:
  • 20% off shop services
  • Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
More about our free adjustments:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Bike Commuting

Frame

6061 aluminum

Bike Suspension

No Suspension

Fork

GT Type R Carbon

Crankset

FSA Omega Triple, 50/39/30

Bottom Bracket

Shimano sealed cartridge

Shifters

Shimano ST-R440

Front Derailleur

Shimano R-453

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora R-3400

Rear Cogs

Shimano HG-51, 11-25, 9-speed

Number of Gears

27

Brake Type

Rim

Brakes

Tektro RX-1 Mini V Brake

Brake Levers

Shimano ST-R440

Rims

Jalco DRX-3000

Front Hub

Formula Alloy QR, 28h

Rear Hub

Formula Alloy QR, 32h

Wheel Size

700c

Tires

Kenda Kwest, 700x32

Handlebar Shape

Flat Bar

Handlebar

GT Type R

Stem

GT Design 3D

Seat Post

GT Designs

Saddle

GT Bio Morphic Dual Density

Pedals

GT Trekking

Headset

FSA integrated sealed

Chain

KMC HG-53

Weight

23.8 pounds

Bike Weight

Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes.

Gender

Unisex

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