Fury

Name: GT Bicycles Fury
Brand: GT Bicycles

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Origin

The Fury has been GT's weapon at the UCI Downhill World Cup since 2008. Developed alongside the GT factory race team, each generation pushed the High Pivot LTS geometry further. The 2023 carbon Fury added a mullet wheel option and three independent flip chips, giving racers more setup freedom than any previous version.

Specifications

Frame: Fury Carbon MX frame 200mm travel High Pivot LTS suspension, 12x148mm rear thru-axle, 29in wheel-ready; triple flip chips adjust wheelbase (440-450mm with 29in rear, 435-445mm with 27.5in rear)
Drivetrain: SRAM GX DH 7-speed shifter and rear derailleur; SRAM PG-720 11-25T cassette; Truvativ Descendant DH DUB 34T crankset; SRAM DUB BSA 83mm BB; SRAM PC-1110 chain
Brakes: SRAM Code R hydraulic disc 220/200mm Centerline rotors
Wheels: Mullet: 29in front / 27.5in rear; NoTubes Flow EX3 32h tubeless-ready rims; Formula hubs; SRAM MTH746 12x148mm HG freehub rear

The verdict

+Strengths

High Pivot LTS delivers extraordinary traction and a composed feel at World Cup downhill speeds
Three independent flip chips offer more race setup freedom than almost any DH bike on the market
Mullet (29/27.5) setup works genuinely well -- agile enough for tight sections, stable on fast straights

−Weaknesses

BoXXer RC fork can struggle to keep pace with the excellent rear shock under repeated large impacts
At approximately 18 kg (39.5 lbs) it is on the heavier end for a carbon downhill bike
Only available in Medium and Large for the 29er version -- limited sizing for shorter or taller riders