GT Backwoods 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Backwoods
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT Backwoods Parts   
Available Sizes - 12.5 (inches) / 31.75 (cm)
- 12.5 (inches)
- 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano AceraX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGT Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG30
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

GT Backwoods Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeGT

Other Specs of GT Backwoods

Component group setsShimano STX and Alivio
Available colors - Brushed
- red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsVictor VP-517S
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


GT Backwoods bike review

GT produced the Backwoods bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $649.95.
Backwoods bike is available in many sizes such as 12.5 (inches), 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Backwoods can be found in a few colors, among these colors Brushed and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. GT alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Backwoods to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of GT chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG30 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.