GT triple triangle frame thread
#301
glorified 5954
Thread Starter
Looking back at the Tempest when I first built it is pretty amazing. It is a nice memory to look back on. That was my first bike build and I have learned so much since then.
I decided a while ago that rim brakes were a serious limitation regarding wheels. I have become acustom to wide, hookless and tubeless set-ups primarilly because of the super low pressure that can be utilized. To get the pressure even lower, I use Tubolight inserts which keep the bead in place and prevent burping at low pressures. On top of that, you can ride on a flat.
For instance, my all-rounder with Continental Race King's runs at 0.7bar front and 0.8bar rear. The Tempest is currently running at 2.5 bar front and 2.6 bar rear with the 35mm Kojak's.
I converted to discs with the rather well known GT Zaskar rear adapter. I was pretty worried about drilling and tapping but it went very smoothly. The adapter actually doesn't look that bad. Regretfully I didn't get any good pictures of it during the first photo shoot.
I purchased the fork off of ebay which has very nearly the same ATC as the stock fork. If I remember correctly, this one was 5mm shorter. I sent the fork to my chroming specialists in Germany who removed the cantilever bosses and paint before polishing and properly 3-step chroming it.
The current 60mm stem is too long and I am now waiting on a 45mm as well as a steerer tube extension. I may not need the extension and will first try the stem. But I believe I will also be needing a 20mm raise which should also net me another -10mm reach.
Right now it rides like a dream like it always did and I am very happy that I could retrofit the old frame in order to use a high quality disc wheelset.
I decided a while ago that rim brakes were a serious limitation regarding wheels. I have become acustom to wide, hookless and tubeless set-ups primarilly because of the super low pressure that can be utilized. To get the pressure even lower, I use Tubolight inserts which keep the bead in place and prevent burping at low pressures. On top of that, you can ride on a flat.
For instance, my all-rounder with Continental Race King's runs at 0.7bar front and 0.8bar rear. The Tempest is currently running at 2.5 bar front and 2.6 bar rear with the 35mm Kojak's.
I converted to discs with the rather well known GT Zaskar rear adapter. I was pretty worried about drilling and tapping but it went very smoothly. The adapter actually doesn't look that bad. Regretfully I didn't get any good pictures of it during the first photo shoot.
I purchased the fork off of ebay which has very nearly the same ATC as the stock fork. If I remember correctly, this one was 5mm shorter. I sent the fork to my chroming specialists in Germany who removed the cantilever bosses and paint before polishing and properly 3-step chroming it.
The current 60mm stem is too long and I am now waiting on a 45mm as well as a steerer tube extension. I may not need the extension and will first try the stem. But I believe I will also be needing a 20mm raise which should also net me another -10mm reach.
Right now it rides like a dream like it always did and I am very happy that I could retrofit the old frame in order to use a high quality disc wheelset.
Likes For pressed001:
#302
Newbie
Gosh that's purty... I've done something similar with my 1995 Tequesta, except with 700c wheels. I'd love to make the move to disc brakes but the steel frame makes adapting the rear more difficult, and messier, than the very clean look you've achieved. Because of the long top tube I've had to play with the stem length/angle which is currently at 90mm x 17degree (as a mtb it had a 130mm yikes!), and I think I'd like to try a seatpost with zero setback. And again, very nice.
Likes For esasjl:
#304
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 4
Bikes: GT ZXR (2001); Louis Garneau RSR-4 (2008)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Looking for GT ZRX geometry data
Greetings everyone,
I am looking for some information about the GT ZRX (size 54). I have scoured the internet in my quest to find reliable data. To this day, I am left fruitless.
I wonder if anyone could point me in the right direction. I am the proud recent owner of a GT ZRX (Oct 21) and I would like to know more about it.
I also would like to share pictures of my machine but I am a newbie on the forums. I need to make 10 posts before I can post pictures.
I am looking forward to reading any bit of information you could share with me.
Have a nice day.
I am looking for some information about the GT ZRX (size 54). I have scoured the internet in my quest to find reliable data. To this day, I am left fruitless.
I wonder if anyone could point me in the right direction. I am the proud recent owner of a GT ZRX (Oct 21) and I would like to know more about it.
I also would like to share pictures of my machine but I am a newbie on the forums. I need to make 10 posts before I can post pictures.
I am looking forward to reading any bit of information you could share with me.
Have a nice day.
#305
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Posts: 29,658
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Liked 3,685 Times
in
2,385 Posts
#307
Senior Member
Likes For T-Mar:
#308
Full Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Little Rock, AR
Posts: 276
Bikes: Lots of Schwinns
Liked 251 Times
in
115 Posts
I
I was able to get this frame, fork, bars and seat post for $100. 1998 GT Attack aluminum. In pristine condition
added the wheels (on hand from other tear downs/part outs), 10 spd cassette, micronew 2x10, ratchet carbon seatpost and a specialized power saddle
built it with the intent to gift to my 6’1 daughter for her college graduation with the hopes she will take an interest in riding (with her dad)
She played D1 volleyball and led the nation in “attacks” and kills at one point last year. This bike is in her school colors too. I think she will really like jt
I hope she likes if as much as I do, otherwise I will buy her a new cheap bike and put this one back in the Rotation as it’s fast, nimble and just plain cool.
I was able to get this frame, fork, bars and seat post for $100. 1998 GT Attack aluminum. In pristine condition
added the wheels (on hand from other tear downs/part outs), 10 spd cassette, micronew 2x10, ratchet carbon seatpost and a specialized power saddle
built it with the intent to gift to my 6’1 daughter for her college graduation with the hopes she will take an interest in riding (with her dad)
She played D1 volleyball and led the nation in “attacks” and kills at one point last year. This bike is in her school colors too. I think she will really like jt
I hope she likes if as much as I do, otherwise I will buy her a new cheap bike and put this one back in the Rotation as it’s fast, nimble and just plain cool.
Likes For justcynn:
#309
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 4
Bikes: GT ZXR (2001); Louis Garneau RSR-4 (2008)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Ah, so a picture of my machine is available! Thanks, I wasn't aware of that. Looking at the picture from the catalogue; it seems that all the components were from the original machine.
#310
Full Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: California
Posts: 211
Bikes: 2020 Lynskey GR300, 1987 Diamondback Ascent, 1991 Skykomish Marble Point, 1994 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS, 1992 GT Karakoram
Liked 226 Times
in
84 Posts
Every once in awhile you come across a grail find at a steal. This 92 Karakoram in Tequila Sunrise was my grail and now it’s finally mine. It sat on CL for almost a week but no one noticed. Maybe because everyone’s on FB marketplace these days. A couple of messages with hours of no response and finally the seller answers and sets a meet outside a liquor store on the east side of town. Not weird for my city. He and the bike reeked of cigarettes and meth. I got cheeky and offered even less since the RD and hanger was missing and it wasn’t at all rideable. He accepted without hesitation. Stoked that the killer paintjob, naturally chipped here and there, still shines bright for a 30 yr old bike.
#311
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Hotel CA / DFW
Posts: 1,865
Bikes: 83 Colnago Super, 87 50th Daccordi, 79 & 87 Guerciotti's, 90s DB/GT Mtn Bikes, 90s Colnago Master and Titanio, 96 Serotta Colorado TG, 95/05 Colnago C40/C50, 06 DbyLS TI, 08 Lemond Filmore FG SS, 12 Cervelo R3, 20/15 Surly Stragler & Steamroller
Liked 841 Times
in
545 Posts
Reviving thread after a few months of quiet ...
My GT Backwoods Mountain Bike.
Love the ride and the classic looks.
A few of the components:
- Rare twisted spoke built Araya wheels size 26"
- Rock shox front suspension fork
- Shimano STX Caliper Brakes
- Shimano STX Derailleurs and Crankset
- Redline pedals
- Bontrager Handlebars
My GT Backwoods Mountain Bike.
Love the ride and the classic looks.
A few of the components:
- Rare twisted spoke built Araya wheels size 26"
- Rock shox front suspension fork
- Shimano STX Caliper Brakes
- Shimano STX Derailleurs and Crankset
- Redline pedals
- Bontrager Handlebars
Likes For joesch:
#312
Full Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: California
Posts: 211
Bikes: 2020 Lynskey GR300, 1987 Diamondback Ascent, 1991 Skykomish Marble Point, 1994 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS, 1992 GT Karakoram
Liked 226 Times
in
84 Posts
Tequila Sunrise rollin’ in the mean streets of Bakersfield.
#313
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: North, Ga.
Posts: 2,426
Bikes: 3Rensho-Aerodynamics, Bernard Hinault Look - 1986 tour winner, Guerciotti, Various Klein's & Panasonic's
Liked 404 Times
in
174 Posts
Today I worked on my GT 700d wheeled crossover. A year or so back it was in pieces while being converted to a drop bar gravel bike. Needless to say that I lost interest in that project. Now it’s back to all its flat bar glory.
#314
Full Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: California
Posts: 211
Bikes: 2020 Lynskey GR300, 1987 Diamondback Ascent, 1991 Skykomish Marble Point, 1994 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS, 1992 GT Karakoram
Liked 226 Times
in
84 Posts
Sold my GT Palomar yesterday to a young couple who are looking to venture out with the kids. Sad to see it go but glad it’s getting the attention it still deserves.
#315
Finished the Force build and got some good photos! All the parts were purchased used. Except for the small stuff. The wheels were a real deal. The guy that sold them had over-tightened the rear adjustment sleeve, so I guess he thought the wheels were crap. He ruined the cone and bearings on the non-drive side. The drive side were totally OK. So, I purchased a new cone and some ceramic bearings and swapped them out. They are smooth as butter now, and like new! The bar tape took some shopping around to find a red that matched with the candy-apple-red of the frame. Lizard Skins ended up being perfect. Anyhow. It is a beauty, even with the scratched up crank. The plan was to sell it, but like always, I now have my time and love invested so I don't know if that is possible!!
#316
Member
Just got my own GT Talera for a little over 150 from a community run biksehop in my neighborhood, it's an awesome bike! I think it's 1994 or 5 but I'm not exactly sure. This is my first bike after many many years so I'm really excited to see so many others with similar bikes to mine!
#318
Senior Member
Triple triangle ....NOT new or original to GT ....that frame design was around over 100 years ago ....GT simply blew breath into a rather old design ....proof that there is nothing new under the sun
#319
Member
That makes sense! I didn't realize all that since I'm new to biking but that's interesting. Humans have been around for awhile, and we're real smart, so it makes sense that we mostly rearrange or transform what already exists. Complete change/evolution/development happens on longer timescales, if that makes sense
#320
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Posts: 167
Bikes: 1984 & 1990 Marinoni Specials - 1990 Bianchi Sika - 1993 Cannondale M800 - 1996 GT Zaskar - 1993 Kona Kilauea - 1987 Ritchey Ascent - 1996 Rocky Mountain Vertex - 2008 Kona Dogma - 1976 Schwinn Suburban - 1994 Kuwahara Makai
Liked 203 Times
in
58 Posts
Here is my 96' Zaskar. Been through a number of changes. Pretty sure this is where it will stay. These are fantastic bikes! It's my only vintage ride with suspension
#321
GT Karakoram
Look what I'm buying...
Planning to use it for a commuter as well as a touring bike.
What does everyone think about this bike? How will it work for my purposes?
Haven't seen it in person yet, but it looks great on the photos.
Planning to use it for a commuter as well as a touring bike.
What does everyone think about this bike? How will it work for my purposes?
Haven't seen it in person yet, but it looks great on the photos.
Likes For Willem208:
#322
Senior Member
Typically, ATBs make good commuters and acceptable touring bicycles. This one is a bit compromised by only a single set of eyelets on the front and rear dropouts. It doesn't have seat stay eyelets for a rear rack or lo-rider fork bosses for a front rack. Yes, there are racks that will work but they wouldn't be my first choice. You'll want to change the handlebars or at least add bar end extensions for more hand positions. At least you won't have to change the tyres. FYI, it appears to be the 1996 Karakoram.
Likes For T-Mar:
#323
Typically, ATBs make good commuters and acceptable touring bicycles. This one is a bit compromised by only a single set of eyelets on the front and rear dropouts. It doesn't have seat stay eyelets for a rear rack or lo-rider fork bosses for a front rack. Yes, there are racks that will work but they wouldn't be my first choice. You'll want to change the handlebars or at least add bar end extensions for more hand positions. At least you won't have to change the tyres. FYI, it appears to be the 1996 Karakoram.
I look forward to getting the bike and fiddling with it.
#324
Senior Member
Thank you again, [MENTION=43632]top506[/MENTION], for a great deal. Very happy and lucky to finally get my hands on one of these in such fantastic condition, and the first ride did not disappoint. Can't wait to get it out into the hills. The build is a swap over from my '87 Ironman, which will take the season off. It feels really quick. Stiff, yes, but I didn't find it uncomfortably so. Wish I could find a GT road jersey in my size to match. Call me a fan. I think these are great bikes.
#325
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1,030
Bikes: 1964(?) Frejus Tour de France, 1967(?) Dawes Double Blue, 1979 Trek 710, 1982 Claud Butler Dalesman, 1983 Schwinn Paramount Elite, 2014 Brompton, maybe a couple more
Liked 753 Times
in
366 Posts
I am building an Allterra Tequesta hard-tail frame, I would guess early 90s but I am not a GT afficionado. The color scheme is bright pink with smoky black overtones and purplish blue lettering. I've seen one or two similar pictures online - here is one that refers to it as "smoked salmon":
https://cocosvariety.com/products/gt...lmon-city-bike
But none of the pages I saw had any detailed information. Anybody know anything about this model?
https://cocosvariety.com/products/gt...lmon-city-bike
But none of the pages I saw had any detailed information. Anybody know anything about this model?