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2009 GT El Centro 16 · 2011 GT El Centro 16

Specification2009 GT El Centro 162011 GT El Centro 16
Overview
Model year20092011
BrandGTGT
ModelEl Centro 16El Centro 16
Bicycle typeBMXBMX
Archive ID1879325111
Original MSRP$329.99—
ColorsRoyal BlueNeon yellow
Sizes17" TT—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedSteel
Frame materialHigh Tensile SteelSteel
ForkGT FreestyleHi Ten
Fork materialHi-tensile steel/chromoly steerer, unicrown crownSteel
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupBMXBMX Mix
ShiftersN/A—
Front derailleurN/A—
Rear derailleurN/A—
CranksetGT Tubular Cr-Mo 3pc., 33 teethCroMO 3 piece, 33T teeth
Bottom bracketMid BBMid size sealed bearings
CassetteFreewheel—
Rear cogs1-speed, 14 teeth14 teeth
ChainKMC Z510KMC Z410
PedalsJr. BMX platform design, aluminum body, molded in pins, cr-mo axleGT Dirt/Street platform
Brakes
BrakesTektro 907 U-brake rear brakes, Tektro 299A rear levers—
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Tange Seiki Fatty 221 1/8" Threadless
HandlebarGT dirt/street Hi-TenSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemGT Freestyle aluminumGT freestyle drop
SaddleGT SlimGT Slim Mini Street
SeatpostAluminum, 25.4mm diameterSteel, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Steel 3/8" axle, Rear: Steel 14mm axleSteel
RimsAlex G303, 36-holeAlex G-303, 36-hole
Spokes14ga. (2.0mm)14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipplesBrassBrass
Front tire16 x 2.25" Kenda Kontact16 x 2.25" Kenda Kontact
Wheel size16" wheels16" wheels

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