GT triple triangle frame thread
07-24-20 | 09:12 PM
#251
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From: Green Bay, WI
Bikes: 88 Cannondale Criterium
Not the triple triangle but a GT just the same. And interesting as well.
2005 Series One GTR - MSRP was $1,999
I need to get a scale, but this thing is light. Full Ultegra - but RD was upgraded to Dura Ace.
Not my size but couldn't resist for $200. I'll give it a once over and go from there
2005 Series One GTR - MSRP was $1,999
I need to get a scale, but this thing is light. Full Ultegra - but RD was upgraded to Dura Ace.
Not my size but couldn't resist for $200. I'll give it a once over and go from there
08-08-20 | 02:59 AM
#254
Off grid off road
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 198
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From: Spain
Bikes: Corratec Xvert, Peugeot Origin 30, GT Outpost, Kona Cinder Cone ‘93 Specialized StumpJumper, Ritchey mtb
Beautiful bikes.
I am happy to say that I am picking up a very clean Outpost on Monday, found on Wallapop from a local seller.
As I am not experienced in GT bikes I can say no more until I have my hands on it. Then I will become a specialist.
Looking forward to adding my photos soon.
I am happy to say that I am picking up a very clean Outpost on Monday, found on Wallapop from a local seller.
As I am not experienced in GT bikes I can say no more until I have my hands on it. Then I will become a specialist.
Looking forward to adding my photos soon.
Last edited by Deepcherry; 08-12-20 at 03:26 PM.
08-10-20 | 12:19 PM
#256
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From: South of the North country
Bikes: Various home-built frankenbikes
Talera fat-tire build finished. Mostly. Cable routing is still a bit of a mess. And I think I want different bars. And better pedals. But I’ve been riding it a bit over the past week, including twice on the actual beach. Man, this powder-fine beach sand we have is no joke! Between the sheer muscle power needed, and the intense concentration on balance and coordination, this is quite the workout! At least for a spud like me....
The drum brakes feel just fine. No different than rim brakes, but much better protected from the sand.
And they look frankly gorgeous. Say what you want about the Chinese, but they are capable of manufacturing some fine quality goods.
This is where things get really tight with the 2.8 tires. After flatting with C-clamps and further bashing with the mini-sledge, and lots of massaging the tire to get it concentric instead of lumpy, there is still a tiny bit of rub. This may not be the right frame after all. But it’ll do for now.
The drum brakes feel just fine. No different than rim brakes, but much better protected from the sand.
And they look frankly gorgeous. Say what you want about the Chinese, but they are capable of manufacturing some fine quality goods.
This is where things get really tight with the 2.8 tires. After flatting with C-clamps and further bashing with the mini-sledge, and lots of massaging the tire to get it concentric instead of lumpy, there is still a tiny bit of rub. This may not be the right frame after all. But it’ll do for now.
So it’s a reluctant “goodbye” to the GT, and an enthusiastic “Hello!” to the Surly Troll!
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1987 Nishiki Prestige (now 650B!)
1981 Trek 710
198? Nishiki Olympic 12 mixte (now 650B!)
2020 Surly Troll fat-tire build
1987 Nishiki Prestige (now 650B!)
1981 Trek 710
198? Nishiki Olympic 12 mixte (now 650B!)
2020 Surly Troll fat-tire build
08-12-20 | 11:16 AM
#257
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From: socal
Bikes: DIY
Finished the Zaskar (except for the seat, which is on now), and test ride on tortuous ride tonight. May sell; anyone have an idea on value? Sub 22 pounds with DT-240 hubs and new 9-speed drivetrain (hasn't been installed; awaiting cassette).
08-12-20 | 03:31 PM
#258
Off grid off road
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 198
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From: Spain
Bikes: Corratec Xvert, Peugeot Origin 30, GT Outpost, Kona Cinder Cone ‘93 Specialized StumpJumper, Ritchey mtb
Here is the Outpost, after some scrubbing.
Ticks like a clock.
I love it for what is is, even that industrial blue is growing on me.
Partial stripdown for cleaning.
Does not appear to have been abused
Ticks like a clock.
I love it for what is is, even that industrial blue is growing on me.
Partial stripdown for cleaning.
Does not appear to have been abused
08-14-20 | 12:01 PM
#261
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From: Fort Collins, CO
Bikes: 1974 Paramount ~ 1974 Raleigh Pro ~ 1977 Pro-Tour ~ 1978 TX900 ~ IronMan 85,87:E/M,88:M/Pro,89:E ~ 98 Peugeot Festina Replica
Started working on this beauty. 1990 Avalanche in Lunarscape
08-14-20 | 12:14 PM
#262
Mudbone
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 27
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From: Austin Tx
Bikes: 1981 Panda 24" BMX cruiser, SE Hefe commuter, Mongoose 26" BMX
This bike is still my #1 go-to!
As a BMX guy, I like a laid back, upright cruise. I have my 24" cruisers for tooling around the hood and trails, but this is my choice if venturing out further. These frames rock, and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.
Here is how it looks today:
As a BMX guy, I like a laid back, upright cruise. I have my 24" cruisers for tooling around the hood and trails, but this is my choice if venturing out further. These frames rock, and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.
Here is how it looks today:
08-21-20 | 04:37 PM
#263
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From: Detroit area Michigan
Bikes: Trek 1200 Specialized HardRock Hybrid GT Tempest MTB
This bike is still my #1 go-to!
As a BMX guy, I like a laid back, upright cruise. I have my 24" cruisers for tooling around the hood and trails, but this is my choice if venturing out further. These frames rock, and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.
Here is how it looks today:
As a BMX guy, I like a laid back, upright cruise. I have my 24" cruisers for tooling around the hood and trails, but this is my choice if venturing out further. These frames rock, and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.
Here is how it looks today:
08-21-20 | 04:41 PM
#264
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From: Detroit area Michigan
Bikes: Trek 1200 Specialized HardRock Hybrid GT Tempest MTB
Finished my 3rd GT (Tempest and 2 Talera's)...I've got a Timberline that im going to strip thinking about selling the frame ..it's too small for me
Swapped tires to more street friendly 2.1's and added red bottle cage. Really love the way these GT's ride !
Selling to my friends son..he's very happy ..and will have to change the cable housings to red also and maybe some red platforms also
Swapped tires to more street friendly 2.1's and added red bottle cage. Really love the way these GT's ride !
Selling to my friends son..he's very happy ..and will have to change the cable housings to red also and maybe some red platforms also
Last edited by Night Treker; 09-05-20 at 12:00 PM.
11-08-20 | 11:06 PM
#265
Uruguay
Joined: Jul 2019
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This is my daily, GT Talera 1998 made of 7005 aluminum. Talera was produced until 1997 in USA made of Cr-MO or steel but for South American and Asian market was produced with Tempest/Arrowhead aluminum frame under the name of Talera. Promax v-brakes, Suntour SR11 cranks, Shimano Tourney drivetrain. Mine is full original, excepting front hub which is Joytech and not Formula/Shimano Parallax. Even the tyres are the original ones...and i'm switching them for Cascen 26 x 1.50 ones, aiming to be more city friendly. Also a friend of mine gifted me with a Shimano Parallax route cassette so i'm planning on having 2 sets of wheels. Too much talking, i'm leaving some pics.
first long journey with her, all along the promenade here in Uruguay, about 60kms without stopping and gave me 0 problems.
first long journey with her, all along the promenade here in Uruguay, about 60kms without stopping and gave me 0 problems.
11-25-20 | 02:12 AM
#266
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From: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 26L, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
What do you call a GT (Talera) without that third triangle?? It just looks wrong.
11-25-20 | 12:46 PM
#267
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From: Winslow, AR
Bikes: '83 univega gran turismo x2, '85 schwinn super le tour,'89 miyata triple cross, '91 GT tequesta, '90 yokota grizzly peak, '94 GT backwoods, '95'ish scott tampico, '98 bonty privateer, '93 mongoose crossway 625, '98 parkpre ariel, 2k'ish giant fcr3
11-25-20 | 12:56 PM
#268
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From: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 26L, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
11-25-20 | 01:08 PM
#269
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From: California
Bikes: 2020 Lynskey GR300, 1987 Diamondback Ascent, 1991 Skykomish Marble Point, 1994 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS, 1992 GT Karakoram
Finishing the build on this GT Palomar, now renamed GT Paterno. More pics coming soon.
11-25-20 | 01:13 PM
#270
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From: Winslow, AR
Bikes: '83 univega gran turismo x2, '85 schwinn super le tour,'89 miyata triple cross, '91 GT tequesta, '90 yokota grizzly peak, '94 GT backwoods, '95'ish scott tampico, '98 bonty privateer, '93 mongoose crossway 625, '98 parkpre ariel, 2k'ish giant fcr3
11-25-20 | 09:52 PM
#271
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From: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 26L, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
Any idea what's up with the bike I posted? Is it really old, or fairly modern? I gather it's fairly entry level, but that's all I know.
11-25-20 | 10:07 PM
#272
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From: Winslow, AR
Bikes: '83 univega gran turismo x2, '85 schwinn super le tour,'89 miyata triple cross, '91 GT tequesta, '90 yokota grizzly peak, '94 GT backwoods, '95'ish scott tampico, '98 bonty privateer, '93 mongoose crossway 625, '98 parkpre ariel, 2k'ish giant fcr3
though i have two early 90's GT's, i'm not really a buff on the their line of models. so, i have no idea what to tell you about that myself. sorry. i'm sure someone here will, though
11-25-20 | 10:52 PM
#273
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From: Southwest Ohio
Bikes: Wow, where to start? A collection of 1980's and early 90's road, touring, and MTBs from the likes of Trek, Schwinn, Cannondale, Fuji, Miyata, Univega, Panasonic, and GT. It has gotten rather out of control.
I think that logo style is early, like late eighties.
11-25-20 | 11:02 PM
#274
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From: Southwest Ohio
Bikes: Wow, where to start? A collection of 1980's and early 90's road, touring, and MTBs from the likes of Trek, Schwinn, Cannondale, Fuji, Miyata, Univega, Panasonic, and GT. It has gotten rather out of control.
My one-owner 1992 Bravado with Bomber upgrade.
11-27-20 | 07:03 AM
#275
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The subject bicycle appears to a 1990 Talera in the Pearl Aqua finish and outfitted with Shimano 200GS components. It was 8th in GT's 9 model ATB line and had an MSRP of $299 US. in 1990, Shimano's 200GS group did not have a U-brake option and used traditional, wide profile cantilever arms, that protruded well beyond the seat stays. Using a triple triangle frame would place the cantilever arms farther forward, risking the possibility of a heel strike that could release the yoke cable and leave the rider without a functioning rear brake. Shimano would subsequently develop lower profile cantilever brake arms and by the end of the decade introduced V-brakes that would resolve the issue.