GT Tempest 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Tempest |
| First production | 1997 |
| 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 | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Edge |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AceraX Front: Aluminum Quick Release |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
| 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 | Aluminum |
| 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 Alivio MC12-C RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
GT Tempest Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (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 Alivio and AceraX |
| Available colors | - Blue - red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | GT |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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GT Tempest bike review
GT produced the Tempest bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $504.00.
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 Blue and red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Tioga Edge tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Alivio levers braking system and Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tempest 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 Alivio MC12-C RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.