Noob, ID the GT

[monkeyfiend]

Hi Retrobikers,
I've lurked around on this site for a while, but I could do with some help.
I work at a scrap yard and often build bikes out of the junk that comes in.
I've found a steel GT frame but it's been painted over. My question is what model is it and therefor would it be worth restoring?
It had some lx gear on it and some stx cranks/canti brakes and GT steel forks.
(hope the pics work)

Cheers for any help/advice,

Phill

 

[beagle]

Welcome. My best guess would be something like a Tequesta, if the STX chainset is original. There are a few GT experts on here so someone will know. If you can get a serial number someone will almost definitely be able to identify it.

 

[Drencrom]

Yeah, my first thought was a Tequesta, possibly around a '95, based on the chainest - it's a big 'un at that. The lack of a Groove Tube would suggest that it's not high-end, maybe the forks would give us more of a clue - any chance of a photo of them?

Welcome by the way!

 

[AR-CoolC]

My '93 tequesta has two mudguard/rack mounts by the rear drop-outs.

Welcome by the way. Working in a scrap yard getting bikes in.......you'll fit in well here

 

[monkeyfiend]

fork, as requested.
All my bikes are Alu, this is why this one has an apeal to me. Was thinking of some short travel forks and it would be to keep at my bro's over in Wiltshire (save me carting my bike back and forth).
P.s what's a 'groove tube'?

 

[MADJEZ]

Not sure, the rear brake mounting is usually a good indicator of
age/model as there are several shapes.

 

[Tad]

Welcome to Retrobike!

P.s what's a 'groove tube'?

Funky cable routing basically.

I work at a scrap yard and often build bikes out of the junk that comes in.

With that one sentence you have made most of the membership somewhat jealous.