GT Backwoods 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Backwoods
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front 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 Avid AD-1.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-25 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alivio
Front: GT Suspension Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro HF
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAzonic ORC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano IG
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Backwoods Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Jett XC

Other Specs of GT Backwoods

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Horizon Purple
- Solar Grass
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsResin Body and steel Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comp
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


GT Backwoods bike review

GT produced the Backwoods bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $652.99.
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 Horizon Purple and Solar Grass .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-25 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers braking system and Front: GT suspension Q/R, Rear: Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Titec Enduro HF high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Backwoods to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Azonic ORC.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano IG chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL gear shift levers.