GT Tempest 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Tempest
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeGT

Other Specs of GT Tempest

Component group setsShimano Alivio and AceraX
Available colors - Blue
- red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsSteel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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.