VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 GT Tempest

Velopedia Archive ID 57114

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGT
ModelTempest
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID57114
Original MSRP$499.00
ColorsDark blue, fade red/yellow
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum
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 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-955

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga
HandlebarGT steel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemGT mid-rise
SaddleGT Supersoft
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center426 mm
Wheelbase1073 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.