pressed001

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.

janthenat

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.

esasjl

Taratata

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.

rumrunn6

what color is your bike?

Taratata

It is yellow and black with a dash of white. Apparently GT cyclocross from 2001.

T-Mar

Sample photo of your bicycle from your gallery album ( more here https://www.bikeforums.net/g/user/545500 ) and entry from my 2001 catalogue. 2001 MSRP was $1999 CDN.

justcynn

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.

Taratata

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.

Wilbur76

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.

joesch

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

Wilbur76

Tequila Sunrise rollin’ in the mean streets of Bakersfield.

embankmentlb

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.

Wilbur76

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.

purpletrance

This red GT Force build is stunning! That's how they should have come out of the factory. Would love to have seen this build as a YT vid. Did you buy the wheel set with the red blades or did you have to source them or did you refinish black ones?

rybin

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!

rybin

My Talera

TPL

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

rybin

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

retrodude

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

Willem208

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.

T-Mar

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.

Willem208

Thanks! I am aware of the lack of braze ons but it is by the far the best bike in the best condition with good components that I have seen so far. And it is a good price too!
I look forward to getting the bike and fiddling with it.

BFisher

Thank you again, @top506, 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.

albrt 

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?