80's GT Timberline year id

Txn67

Dirt Disciple
Came across this beauty. I know it's an '80's bike but I'm trying to nail down the year.

I've seen what's supposed to be an '84 but the rear caliper is on the inside of the seatstay, not down on the chainstay like this one. Any idea? Any guess on the size?

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Looks like a 1988 to me based on graphics and what I think I can see - Shimano Exage Trail groupset. Size wise, due to unusual frame style for a GT (normally triple triangle) they offered the Timberline in a 18.5" ladies size which I think this could be. Have a look at this link to the 1988 catalogue:
https://www.oldschoolracing.ch/mountainbike/1988-gt-avalanche/You might need to scroll down to see the catalogue images. Your colours are different to the Timberline in this catalogue. Not sure where you're based as US and Euro models sometimes had different paint options so this might account for this.

Looks to be in awesome condition! 👍 :)
 
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