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2009 GT El Centro 16 · 2008 GT El Centro 16

Specification	2009 GT El Centro 16	2008 GT El Centro 16
Overview
Model year	2009	2008
Brand	GT	GT
Model	El Centro 16	El Centro 16
Bicycle type	BMX	BMX
Archive ID	18793	13595
Original MSRP	$329.99	$249.99
Colors	Royal Blue	White
Sizes	17" TT	One size fits all
Frameset
Frame construction	TIG-welded	TIG-welded
Frame material	High Tensile Steel	—
Fork	GT Freestyle	GT Freestyle
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel/chromoly steerer, unicrown crown	Cromo/Hi-Ten, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	BMX	BMX
Shifters	N/A	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A	N/A
Crankset	GT Tubular Cr-Mo 3pc., 33 teeth	GT Tubular Cr-Mo 3pc.
Bottom bracket	Mid BB	Ball type with 8 spline Cr-Mo axle
Cassette	Freewheel	Dnp
Rear cogs	1-speed, 14 teeth	1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain	KMC Z510	KMC Z-410
Pedals	Jr. BMX platform design, aluminum body, molded in pins, cr-mo axle	Jr. BMX platform design, aluminum body, molded in pins, cr-mo axle
Brakes
Brakes	Tektro 907 U-brake rear brakes, Tektro 299A rear levers	Tektro 907A rear brakes, Tektro 299A rear levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	1 1/8" Tange Seiki Fatty 22	1 1/8" Tange Seiki Fatty 22
Handlebar	GT dirt/street Hi-Ten	GT BMX dirt/street
Handlebar extensions	Not included	Not included
Stem	GT Freestyle aluminum	GT FS design
Saddle	GT Slim	BMX mini street
Seatpost	Aluminum, 25.4mm diameter	Aluminum
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Front: Steel 3/8" axle, Rear: Steel 14mm axle	Front: Steel shell w/ 3/8" axle, Rear: Steel shell w/ 14mm axle
Rims	Alex G303, 36-hole	Alex G303, 36-hole
Spokes	14ga. (2.0mm)	14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipples	Brass	Brass nipples
Front tire	16 x 2.25" Kenda Kontact	16" Kenda Kontact
Wheel size	16" wheels	16" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.