? about GT road bikes
05-05-04 | 07:51 AM
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From: Decatur, GA
? about GT road bikes
Hi all, I'm a newbie here, just getting back into cycling after more than 10 years away...
Been looking at a lot of typical "entry-level" road bikes, and happened across a local person selling a 2-year-old GT road bike (not sure of the model, but I think it's the GT ZR 5.0). Been having a hard time finding any info about these bikes--does anyone happen to know if they're any good? What happened to GT Bicycles? Why are they not selling road bikes in the U.S. anymore? Should I be concerned about this?
Any info would be greatly appreciated (I can't search "GT" on these boards, it won't search for such a small word).
Thanks,
Geekgirl
Been looking at a lot of typical "entry-level" road bikes, and happened across a local person selling a 2-year-old GT road bike (not sure of the model, but I think it's the GT ZR 5.0). Been having a hard time finding any info about these bikes--does anyone happen to know if they're any good? What happened to GT Bicycles? Why are they not selling road bikes in the U.S. anymore? Should I be concerned about this?
Any info would be greatly appreciated (I can't search "GT" on these boards, it won't search for such a small word).
Thanks,
Geekgirl
05-05-04 | 02:23 PM
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From: atlanta ga
Bikes: road: 1999 GT road:40Kmi+ // 2001 fuji finest AL:9Kmi+//1991 schwinn paramount ODG:0.1Kmi+
gt bikes
i have one, a gt 'edge', aluminum.
i like it.
i think gt has not made road frames for at least 5 years though you maybe can still
buy them.
they turn up all the time on ebay, selling for $350-800, depending on components and
age.
wle.
i have one, a gt 'edge', aluminum.
i like it.
i think gt has not made road frames for at least 5 years though you maybe can still
buy them.
they turn up all the time on ebay, selling for $350-800, depending on components and
age.
wle.
05-05-04 | 02:57 PM
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From: Drexel,MO
Bikes: 2003 GT i- drive 1.0, 1998? GT ricochet,1999 Schwinn Homegrown Factory, 19?? Marin Eldridge Grade full rigid SS MTB, 1998 GT Karakoram my "town/cruiser" bike, 1999 Klein Quantum Race, 1977 Raleigh Super Course fixie
I am pretty sure they sold road bikes up until about 2 years ago. My GF has a ZR4000 and so far it has been a great entry level bike for her. I heard from my local GT dealer that they are going to be producing road bikes once again. (no facts, just what I heard) Mostly check the components and condition, if it looks good and rides good then buy it.
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05-05-04 | 03:55 PM
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Bikes: 2005 Litespeed Teramo, 2000 Marinoni Leggero, 2001 Kona Major Jake (with Campy Centaur), 1997 Specialized S-Works M2, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper
there was a bit of a hiccup in gt's history after it was acquired by pacific cycles, along with schwinn, in 2002. however, the company appears to be back, and a look at its web site shows a full range of road bikes. unlike schwinn, they're being sold in reputable bike shops.
gt bikes from 2000/2001 were great values. they were exceptionally well-specced for the price, and had great geometry. in fact, the entire products line had the same geometry as the race bikes used by the lotto team, and all the frames from the zr 3.0 up were essentially the same as the frames used by lotto in 2001.
good bikes.
gt bikes from 2000/2001 were great values. they were exceptionally well-specced for the price, and had great geometry. in fact, the entire products line had the same geometry as the race bikes used by the lotto team, and all the frames from the zr 3.0 up were essentially the same as the frames used by lotto in 2001.
good bikes.
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05-05-04 | 03:58 PM
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Bikes: 2005 Litespeed Teramo, 2000 Marinoni Leggero, 2001 Kona Major Jake (with Campy Centaur), 1997 Specialized S-Works M2, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper
hmmm... on second look, gt doesn't seem to have its road bikes in the us...
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05-05-04 | 04:42 PM
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The GT's were decent road bikes. I think the 5.0 was the absolute bottom of the line, with the 1.0 or Team being the best. If its really cheap its probably not too bad of a deal but get it checked out by a shop. GT's are extremely stiff typically, since they are aluminum which is stiff to begin with, and they have that triple triangle rear end. Stiff is good if you are racing, but can be tiring on long rides.
