VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 GT Talera

Velopedia Archive ID 51154

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGT
ModelTalera
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID51154
Original MSRP$395.00
ColorsBlue/green fission, satin
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkGT
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX/Alivio
ShiftersShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano AceraX, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-872

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-H93 sealed
HandlebarGT steel
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemGT low-rise
SaddleGT Supersoft
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.00" Tioga Psycho KS, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Tioga Psycho T
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1068 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.