- Frame
- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Groupset
- Shimano AceraX/Alivio
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- Chromoly main triangle / hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Groupset
- Shimano Alivio
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1996 GT Talera has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1995 GT Talera.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1996 GT Talera
1995 GT Talera
Overview
Model Year
1996
1995
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Talera
Talera
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$395.00
$369.99
Colors
Blue/green fission, Satin
Burgundy marble, Pearl Slate
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Chromoly main triangle / hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork
GT
GT
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano AceraX/Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Shimano AceraX EZ Fire
Shimano Alivio MC12 RapidFire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Alivio, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio GS
Crankset
Shimano AceraX, 22/34/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio HyperDrive-C, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-CT91, 122.5 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-872
Victor VP-872
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers
Shimano AceraX brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-H93 sealed
1" sealed mechanism
Handlebar
GT steel
GT flat bulged
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
GT low-rise
GT hi-rise
Saddle
GT Supersoft
GT Supersoft
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm diameter
Alloy micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Shimano AceraX
Rims
Araya GP-710, 32-hole
Araya AP-21, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Tioga Psycho KS
26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1031
Rear Tire
26 x 2.00" Tioga Psycho T
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1068 mm
1068 mm
Fork offset / rake
50 mm
50 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.