2012 GT LaBomba Bike
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2013 GT La Bomba, light and snappy
Rating:
The Good
beautiful frame, tapered/hydroformed headtube, replaceable dropouts, low standover, short rear end. for the money good parts spec and makes for an overall solid build. comes in at just a hair over 29 pounds.
The Bad
rockshox recon fork, avid elixir 1 brakes (love/hate).
Overall Review:

this review might be over the top but i am a stickler when it comes to my bikes and the parts. ive been riding a kona stuff ss dj bike for the last year and for how i ride, ive got the perfect build on that bike. since i can get gt's at 55% msrp, i definitely had to pull the trigger on the la bomba.  there isnt much in the way of reviews for the gt and this is only the third year for the la bomba with just a few minor changes to parts spec and staying around the same 1500 dollar price mark. with this being a 4x geo, its slightly different than the p2 and stuff ive been used to riding. the standover is very low, has a slightly longer wheel base and slack headtube. the rear end is very short and extremely easy to pop up into a manual. considering this bike comes 1x9, there is some considerable weight to be saved by converting it into ss, which i plan to do.  i never need 9 cogs in the back and this bike has very good potential to be a solid 25 lb bike. everything on the bike functions well, although the recon fork is the only true downside. the website lists that the fork comes with an extra heavy coil, but on the fork leg the sticker says medium coil. ive bottomed out the fork several times, even with a smooth landing, it just cant handle the hits. im only 160 so its definitly gonna be the first part to go. for 2013 they put in a 15mm front axle which when it comes time to replace the fork, im also going to need a new front hub, there are very few options for dj forks that comes with the 15mm axle so im a little bummed by that. other than that, there is nothing that truely needs upgrading or replacing off the bat. its a killer looking bike and it rides very well, and is very easy to throw around. would make for a very good build on any dj/slopestyle/4x bike and would highly recommend considering this bike.

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awesome bike!
Rating:
The Good
super solid, , a sweet bike for four x and dirt jumping, awesome build
The Bad
handle bars are a bit small for me
Overall Review:
this bike is awesome and feels far better than any other hard tail bikes that i have ridden and owned

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Sweet Jump 4X bike
Rating:
The Good
Dialled geometry, great spec for the money and GT's breeding
The Bad
I would have liked a heavy spring.
Overall Review:
This bike is sweet. It has great geometry and is pretty light for an off the peg bike. It feels solid under me (I'm 230 pound) and rails bmx and 4x tracks..

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Specifications

Product
GT LaBomba Bike
Model Year
2012
Riding Type
Dirt Jump / Slopestyle
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
S
L
Wheel Size
 
Frame Material
Aluminum
Frame Material Details
Monocoque/Hydroformed Xm Metal™ Frame (TT/DT,ST), Forged Bottom Bracket and Dropouts, 1 1/8" to 1 1/2" Tapered Head Tube w/ TT and DT gussets.
Rear Travel
Hardtail
Rear Shock
 
Fork
RockShox Recon Silver R Coil w/100mm Travel 20mm Maxle, Adjustable Rebound
Fork Travel
 
Head Tube Diameter
 
Headset
FSA GRAVITY DLR, 1.5" to 1 1/8"
Handlebar
ALL TERRA AL6061-T6 DB Riser, 700mm
Stem
ALL TERRA AM, 3D Forged, 50mm
Grips
GT WINGS, LOCK-ON
Brakes
Avid Elixir 1, 180mm (F/R)
Brake Levers
Avid Elixir 1
Drivetrain
 
Shifters
SRAM X7, Trigger
Front Derailleur
e.thirteen LS1+
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X7, Short Cage
ISCG Tabs
 
Chainguide
E.THIRTEEN LS GUIDE
Cranks
FSA Gravity Moto-X Mega Exo 36T
Chainrings
36T
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega Exo
Pedals
ALL TERRA Slim Line Flat, Cast Alloy, w/ Replaceable Pin
Chain
KMC X9, 9-Speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-950, 11-26T, 9-Speed
Rims
Alex SX44 32H
Hubs
ALL TERRA Alloy Sealed Bearing Disc 32H
Spokes
Stainless 14/15G DB
Tires
Maxxis High Roller, 2.35"/2.1" (F/R), Folding
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp
Seatpost
ALL TERRA Alloy Microadjust, 31.6mm x 350mm
Seatpost Diameter
ALL TERRA
Seatpost Clamp
 
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
 
Max. Tire Size
 
Bottle Cage Mounts
 
Colors
Orange
Warranty
 
Weight
N/A
Miscellaneous
 
Price
$1,540.00
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