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1994 GT Tequesta · 1996 GT Tequesta

Specification1994 GT Tequesta1996 GT Tequesta
Overview
Model year19941996
BrandGTGT
ModelTequestaTequesta
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID1515350888
Original MSRP$509.00$589.00
Colors—Fade after burner, satin
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, double-buttedChromoly, double-butted
ForkChromoly, unicrownGT Bologna Lite
Fork material—Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano STXShimano STX
ShiftersShimano STX Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear DisplayShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STXShimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STXShimano STX
CranksetShimano STX HyperDrive-C, 24/34/42 teethShimano STX, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width—73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano HyperGlideShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals1-piece alloy w/GT resin clipsVictor VP-517S
Brakes
BrakesShimano STX brakes, leversShimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" threadless Tioga
HandlebarGT Ergo alloy 1-piece Bar/Bar EndsGT alloy
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemGT Flip Flop III heat-treated chromolyGT chromoly
SaddleGT ATB RacingVetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails
SeatpostAlloy micro-adjustKalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano STX—
RimsWeinmann, 32-holeMavic 238, 32-hole
Spokes—Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho26 x 2.00" Panaracer Smoke Magic
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1994 GT Tequesta1996 GT Tequesta
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm420 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm1065 mm
Fork offset / rake45.7 mm45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.