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2008 GT Compe

Original specifications: BMX drivetrain · 20" wheels.

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Archive #13597

Model year: 2008
Category: BMX
Original MSRP: $249.99
Sizes: One size fits all
Colors: Black/Carolina Blue, Khaki/Red
In this record: 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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2008 archived details

Published colors: Black/Carolina Blue, Khaki/Red
Frame: Chromoly downtube
Original equipment: BMX

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Original buildChromoly downtube · BMX · 20" wheels

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Published sizes

one size fits all

Published colors

Black/Carolina BlueKhaki/Red

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Size	Color
one size fits all	Black/Carolina Blue
one size fits all	Khaki/Red

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Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	Chromoly downtube
Fork	GT Freestyle
Fork Material	Unicrown

Drivetrain

Component Group	BMX
Crankset	GT Tubular Cr-Mo 3pc.
Bottom Bracket	Ball type with 8 spline Cr-Mo axle
Cassette	Dnp
Rear Cogs	1-speed, 14 teeth
Chain	KMC Z410
Pedals	GT Dirt/Street platform

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro 907 U-brake brakes, Tektro 299A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" Tange Seiki Fatty 22
Handlebar	GT BMX dirt/street
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	GT FS design
Saddle	Velo mini BMX freestyle
Seatpost	Alloy micro-adjust

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Steel shell w/ 14mm Axle
Rims	Alex G303, 48-hole
Spokes	14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	20" Kenda Kiniption
Wheel Size	20" wheels

Gearing

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Original specifications

Rims · Original

Alex G303

48-hole

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Front tire: 20" Kenda Kiniption
Drivetrain: 1-speed
Bottom bracket / shell: Ball type with 8 spline Cr-Mo axle

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2008 GT Compe