GT Tempest 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Tempest |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | GT Tempest Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano AceraX Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya GP-710 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | GT Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT Mid-rise |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
GT Tempest Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | GT |
Other Specs of GT Tempest
| Component group sets | Shimano AceraX and Alivio |
| Available colors | - Dark blue - fade red and yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-955 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | GT Supersoft |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
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GT produced the Tempest bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $499.00.
Tempest bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Tempest can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue and fade red and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya GP-710, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. GT steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tempest to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of GT mid-rise.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano AceraX EZ Fire gear shift levers.