The Force follows the typical 'bike of two halves' layout of GT's long evolved i-Drive bikes, but the actual structure is all-new. The current craze for hydroforming is evident all over the bike. Obviously curved and blown maintubes lead to impressive monocoque sections at the front of the swingarm. Read more at: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/product/review-gt-force-2-08-28143/