- Frame
- 7005 aluminum
- Groupset
- Shimano STX/Alivio
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- Frame
- 7005 aluminum, heat-treated
- Groupset
- Shimano Alivio
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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 Backwoods
1995 GT Backwoods
Overview
Model Year
1996
1995
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Backwoods
Backwoods
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$649.95
$569.95
Colors
Brushed, Red
Candy red, Midnight Blue
Sizes
12.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 20"
14.5", 16", 18", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded aluminum
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum, heat-treated
Fork
GT
GT
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX/Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Shimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus
Shimano Alivio MC12 RapidFire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Alivio, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX
Shimano STX
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio HyperDrive-C, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
—
BB Shell Width
73mm English
—
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-517S
Chibel CB-322A w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Shimano Alivio brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Tioga
1 1/8" Tioga aheadset
Handlebar
GT alloy
GT alloy multi-position
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
GT chromoly
GT chromoly Aheadset
Saddle
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-263, 27.0 mm diameter
Alloy micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Shimano Alivio
Rims
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Mavic 236, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
426 mm
426 mm
Wheelbase
1076 mm
1075 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
45 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.