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2011 GT El Centro 16

Original specifications: BMX Mix drivetrain · 16" wheels.

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Archive #25111

Model year: 2011
Category: BMX
Colors: Neon yellow
In this record: 22 specifications · archived image

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Identification clues

2011 archived details

Published colors: Neon yellow
Frame: Steel
Original equipment: BMX Mix

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Original buildSteel · BMX Mix · 16" wheels

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Archived sizes and colors

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Item-level catalog entries recovered from Velopedia’s original bicycle archive. They document how this model was listed historically; they do not identify the frame size associated with legacy reference geometry or indicate current availability.

Published colors

Neon Yellow

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Size	Color
—	Neon Yellow

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Frameset

Frame Construction	Steel
Frame Material	Steel
Fork	Hi Ten
Fork Material	Steel

Drivetrain

Component Group	BMX Mix
Crankset	CroMO 3 piece, 33T teeth
Bottom Bracket	Mid size sealed bearings
Rear Cogs	14 teeth
Chain	KMC Z410
Pedals	GT Dirt/Street platform

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" Threadless
Handlebar	Steel
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	GT freestyle drop
Saddle	GT Slim Mini Street
Seatpost	Steel, 25.4mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Steel
Rims	Alex G-303, 36-hole
Spokes	14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples	Brass
Front Tire	16 x 2.25" Kenda Kontact
Wheel Size	16" wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build33T · 14T

Ratio2.36:1

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Gear10.4 mph

Uses front tire 16×2.25; 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.

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Rear tire

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Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

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Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

16 x 2.25" Kenda Kontact

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Steel

25.4mm diameter

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Rims · Original

Alex G-303

36-hole

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Front tire: 16 x 2.25" Kenda Kontact
Drivetrain: BMX Mix
Seatpost diameter: 25.4 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: Mid size sealed bearings

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: Steel · Fork: Hi Ten · Steel

Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: BMX Mix · Crankset: CroMO 3 piece, 33T teeth · Bottom bracket: Mid size sealed bearings · Rear cogs: 14 teeth · Chain: KMC Z410

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 16" wheels · Rims: Alex G-303, 36-hole · Hubs: Steel · Front tire: 16 x 2.25" Kenda Kontact

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" Threadless · Handlebar: Steel · Stem: GT freestyle drop · Seatpost: Steel, 25.4mm diameter · Saddle: GT Slim Mini Street · Pedals: GT Dirt/Street platform

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2011 GT El Centro 16