info on old GT? with pics to follow!

[tsenior]

newby here, picked up an old GT frame to build up a bike for pub/light xc duties and out of idle curiosity* was wondering if anyone could tell me a bit about it

the only markings are on the inside of the dropouts 7005 on the drive side and 700 and a 3 on the others.

*i would like to renovate it sympathetically which is why i am here probably the most important practical question is where do i source a mech hangar for the beast? cheers in advance

hmm it wont let me post pics till i have 5 posts: if i post some random thoughts on this is it bumping so not allowed?

 

[mikeekim89]

Type 1 2 3 4 5 in seperate posts, You can edit later. I'd be happy too help you with whatever you need. As I'm sure others will be. The first thing too do is figure out what the frame is. Then get you a dropout. Most are good from ebay.

 

[tsenior]

cheers!

did one on the introduce yourself sticky so only another 2 to go

 

[tsenior]

some pics then

these forks came with it, also marked GT on the dropouts

 

[tsenior]

There is very little paint under the shoddy black finish but what there is looks the same as that onthe fork steerer

dont know if this helps...

also the frame weighs in at 2300g according to the kitchen scales

am thinking about getting it powder coated and have some bits off a 99 GT avalanch which may fit...

 

[mikeekim89]

Right..

Later part of the 90's I'd say..

Hard too tell by the pic but your drop out looks like it SHOULD be this..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GT-derailleur-han ... _498wt_111

 

[mikeekim89]

At best it's an Avalanche.

Material, Tube cap not being flat. Etc..

Not a Zaskar.

I'd see what you can strip off of the top layer and see if you can find any stickering.

 

[FMJ]

98 Pantera?

 

[tsenior]

it looks like theres just a base coat under the black paint so i'm guessing its been fully stripped at some point.

i was given 99 avalanch (hot green!) which is nice but too small, hence this purchase.

if its a similar vintage hopefully alot of the parts will swap over and i only have to pay for a paint job and some stickers

will get a pick of the hangar locale