GT Backwoods 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Backwoods |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alivio Front: Shimano AceraX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| 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 |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
GT Backwoods Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | GT |
Other Specs of GT Backwoods
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX |
| Available colors | - Ball burnished - black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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GT produced the Backwoods bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $650.00.
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 Ball burnished and black .
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 Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano AceraX, Rear: Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Kore Lite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Backwoods to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.