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GT 1999 GT Tempest Rigid Bike
Product DescriptionGT 1999 GT Tempest
User Reviews 
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Mdrolet77
a Cross Country Rider
from Montreal Date Reviewed: July 23, 2008 Strengths: Frame, handlebars, shifters(not gripshifts)Pedal gears, original chain, rear derailler&gears Weaknesses: wheel rims are weak bending and giving you flat tires, seat post tends to break will need to be welded stronger Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: MT Saint-anne Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: New store Similar Products Used: XCR-1000 Bike Setup: Original with seat post rewelded and rims strengtened
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Cinderella Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: May 28, 2008 Strengths: It's strong, it isn't very heavy, it has a good selection of parts, I've ridden it harder in the last year than most people would in 5 years and it's still going strong. Weaknesses: The rims are crap. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anywhere Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Purchased At: From a friend Similar Products Used: This is my first hardtail Bike Setup: Stock except for a new 2007 Manitou Slate fork
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Alan
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Canada Date Reviewed: October 18, 2004 Strengths: Frame, handling Weaknesses: All parts, broke the seatpost on my first mtb ride...front hub gotta be change after 200miles.....rims out of shape after half a year of XC riding...Promax rim brakes needs to be change for anything off road...same with saddle and seatpost. The RockShox Jett C is also not that good of a fork. No disc brake mount on it either. Pedals bearings also gone after one year of riding. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Some where in Ontario...or... Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: Sport Swap (Toronto) Similar Products Used: Klein Attitude Race, GT Zaskar LE, Trek 4900, Norco Jammer, GT older frames, KHS, Kona Bike Setup: Stock except Thomoson Seatpost because of the cheap one that it came with and another set of tires for road. Changed to SPD 959 as well. Stock parts includes: - GT Tempest Frame - Rockshox Jett C 65mm travel - Acera parts - LX rear der - promax brakes - unknown crappy rims/pedals - WTB 2.1 tires
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Grant
a Weekend Warrior
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: October 1, 2003 Strengths: looks good, strong as hell Weaknesses: everything but the frame and rear derailuer Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Round Valley Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $500.00 Purchased At: Garden State Cycles Bike Setup: Indy XC, velociraptors, Alviio V brakes, new shifters
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Brett T
from stony point ,ny 10980 Date Reviewed: July 20, 2003 Strengths: Very sturdy, feels very secure in your grip. I have no problems with the weight of the bike i think its very light. the traction is very good and it is a very well balanced bike. the shocks work very good and im happy with this pirchase. Weaknesses: The stock rims are a little too flimsy and bend fairly easily. Also the kickstand's spring is a bit loose and makes noise when i hit a bump or jump. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $550.00 Purchased At: Valley Cycle Shop (very good!) Bike Setup: Everything basically stock except pedals, front rim, and a speedometer/ odometer.
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Ben du Feu
a Cross Country Rider
from Jeresy (CI) Date Reviewed: September 29, 2002 Strengths: Looks good, corners well, fast, Stiff, feels as if it is part of you and can be trusted to do what you want when it has some tyres that dont say tioga on. Weaknesses: Tioga factory Tyres. Dont grip on anything need michelin. Paintwork gets scratched easily. Heavy but 2.1 inch tyres didnt help. Deore rear derailier needs adjustment all the time to stop clicking. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: pauls cycles uk Similar Products Used: gt outpost Bike Setup: as bought Deore/acera
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Clayton
a Cross Country Rider
from Mississauga,Ont,Canada Date Reviewed: September 10, 2001 Strengths: Great shifters,fork (rock shox),great for cross country and street racing. It also looks really good. Weaknesses: weight,and you can hear some squeaking Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $650.00 Purchased At: Oakville cycle
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Jon Webster
a Weekend Warrior
from Staffs, UK Date Reviewed: January 9, 2001 Strengths: Light but Robust frame, good paintwork Weaknesses: I bought the frame second-hand for £60 with a seatpost and front derailleur, so I don't think it has any! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Peak District Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $85.00 Purchased At: Second-user, frame only Similar Products Used: Trek Y-11 full susser for real off-roading Bike Setup: 8-Speed LX & STX-RC, with XT brakes, and long-travel Indy SL forks and semi-slicks.
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kerry graham
a Cross Country Rider
from gr britain Date Reviewed: April 27, 2000 Strengths: nice handleling, strong, good shifters, climbs well, very comfy seatlast but not least looks very nice Weaknesses: little bit on the heavy side,heavy wheels and cheap hubs. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: north downs Duration Product Used: 3 months Bike Setup: not to bad for the average cross country rider.
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