Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1999 GT Backwoods

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$652.99
Sizes
12.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 20"
Colors
Horizon Purple, Solar Grass
Archive ID
88275

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Jett XC, 3.0" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano AceraX top-swing
Rear DerailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano cartridge
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano IG, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body/steel cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-25 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
HandlebarTitec Enduro HF
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemAzonic ORC
SaddleSDG Comp
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: GT suspension Q/R, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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