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6sharky9
a Weekend Warrior
from Date Reviewed: August 15, 2011
Strengths: Of course the triple triangle moly frame.Weaknesses: None so far with the frame.Bottom Line: I guess my first quality frame build up. It seems to handle pretty good. The front shock added quite a bit of weight to it though. I'm sure more than 5 lbs. Can feel the difference over the rigid fork. I plan fully polish the frame. Add a better front shock and some carbon pieces to help bring the weight down a bit. Mavic cross ride rims as well. So far I love the bike and plan to keep it for a while. I would reccomend the frame to anyone for a build up.
Favorite Trail: oleta state park in south florida
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At: co-worker
Similar Products Used: Wally world mongoose. (XR-75 and XR-200)
Bike Setup: Stock shimano SLX Crankset. Mozo M30 front shock. Promax mechanical disc front brakes. Promax v-brakes rear. Shimano Alivio front and rear derailleurs. Shimano st-ef50 rapid fire shifters and brake levers. Kalloy alloy seat post with a WTB speed v saddle. Kenda KLAW 26x2.10 tires. Yeti grips. Sram pg-830 chain.
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Rafael Luvisotto
a Weekend Warrior
from Brasil, Sao paulo . LemeDate Reviewed: April 8, 2011
Bottom Line: quero comprar, GT Tequesta amarelo e preta, Alguem pode me ajudar, Obrigado
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
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JackC
a Cross Country Rider
from MassachusettsDate Reviewed: February 1, 2011
Strengths: Light and strong, withstands the test of timeWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: This bike was bought at a local dealer in 1994 and had stayed in great shape until now, as I have upgraded to a full suspension. This thing is indestructible, I've done drops and rockgardens, and easily put at least 100 miles on this bike, and aside from a few mechanical parts, I have had little trouble with it. No cracks in the frame, which surprised me. Seriously a nice retro ride, or can serve as a commuter bike.
Favorite Trail: Anything at Killington
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Gift
Similar Products Used: K2 A99, Specialized hardrock
Bike Setup: Stock, except Judy XC air fork, generic wheelset, new derrailleur and shifters.
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BrodPee
a Cross Country Rider
from Middle River, MD., U.S.A.Date Reviewed: January 20, 2011
Strengths: Indestructible but lightweight. Headtube is sized 1 1/8" so can pretty much take any standard suspension forks.Weaknesses: No replaceable derailleur hanger.Bottom Line: This is a very good Chro-mo mountain bike if you want the feel of steel but will beat you up on rugged trails. I recommend putting on 80mm travel suspension fork and a suspension seatpost and you have a very nice hardtail that will last a long time.
Favorite Trail: Loch Raven Trails
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Goodwill Superstore
Similar Products Used: This is my first non-suspension hardtail mountain bike. Trek 4900, 2005 Diamondback SL Super, Giant Iguana SE, 2010 Diamondback Response
Bike Setup: 1996 GT Tequesta mostly all original STX components except the IG compatible rear derailleur was switched to Shimano Exage since I replace the cassette to HG. Replaced the tires to slick and this serves as my hybrid bike. I also put a SPD clipless pedals. Lightweight at 23 pounds.
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2DK
a Cross Country Rider
from NYCDate Reviewed: September 27, 2010
Strengths: light for a steel bike, great color way, decent componentsWeaknesses: I'm not a big fan of the Gripshift; may change it outBottom Line: I bought this bike off of craigslist for $150. It came with Rock Shox Quadra 21r forks with worn elastomers (fork was totally compressed) and brand new Michelin Wild Gripper tires (went straight onto my 2010 GT Avalanche). The GT team colors is what made me fall in love with this specific bike and I saw the potential it had with some minor upgrades. Sadly, like most bikes, my new GT is made in China unlike this 1995 Tequesta that was made in California. The Mavic rims are made in France and Shimano STX components from Japan.
Favorite Trail: Gunks
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: craigslist seller in
Similar Products Used: 2010 GT Avalanche 3.0 (only original part is the frame)
Bike Setup: 2010 GT Avalanche handlebar/ stem
Rock Shox Pilot Air forks
Tektro MT14 Quartz V brake set (levers/ brakes/ cables)
Kenda Nevegal tires
Cannondale 2321 H saddle
Orbitz integrated headset
SRAM grips
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chtiman
a Cross Country Rider
from North, FranceDate Reviewed: July 5, 2010
Strengths: i really love the way this bike is easy to ride. I've converted it into singlespeed (32x16) and it is really lively (vivacious... sorry for my english). It is nevertheless quite stable.Weaknesses: maybe too heavy (11.5kg) but 1996 was not an era builders were trying to gain some weight on the framesBottom Line: I've had a few singlespeed bikes (Lapierre, Surly 1x1, Salsa Ala Carte and this one) and I think it is the one that excites me the most from the first ride.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: maybe Surly 1x1 but not really the same geometry I think
Bike Setup: Easton cromo 4130 "afterburner" (red/black) fred and rigid fork | Brakes: Shimano STX M-System | Crankset: Shimano Deore LX 32t | Pedals: DMR V8 | Cog: 16t | Chain : SRAM 7/8 speeds | Tensioner : Paul Comp Melvin | Seat post: Kalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm | Saddle: Rocky Mountain, chromo rails | Bar: flat Ritchey Comp with bar ends | Grips: Ergon | Stem: Race Face Ride 60mm | Wheels: Mavic Crossride
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Jamin555
a Cross Country Rider
from Hopkins, MNDate Reviewed: September 24, 2009
Strengths: FrameWeaknesses: ComponentsBottom Line: During the 21 years I have owned this bike, I have never regretted the purchase. The GT frame is what got my attention first because it appeared to be designed to actually take on a mountain. I have bent rims, seats and handle bars, but never the frame. The GT looked very alien back then and for a few years I used to get a lot of questions. I only wish new replacement parts were easily obtainable. This old Tequesta still keeps me flying down that trail...
Favorite Trail: The one next to my house...
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$360.00
Purchased At: Local Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Had one of the first Schwinn's marketed as a "Mountain Bike".
Bike Setup: Purchased new in 1988. It was on sale because it was an 1987 model. Installed fenders and rack before the first ride. In 1996 I replaced the fork with a Rock Shox, replaced chain, all cables, tires, seat and handle bars. This summer I purchased a used GT MTB as a parts bike. Replacing the rear rim and gear set with one that is straight and has teeth left, has made riding this beast fun again...
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floyd_england
a Weekend Warrior
from Coventry, EnglandDate Reviewed: July 23, 2009
Strengths: Bullet proof, it was ridden for 5 years when originally purchased, then thrown to the back of the garage. One day 3 years ago I rediscovered her, she was ridden standard for a while then evolved as Singlespeed (horizontal dropouts :o) ), fixie, then recently the carbon fork arrived and a 29er front wheel. I know I've thrown good money at an old bike, but I don't care, it's a pleasure to ride and always gets people talking at the trailhead!Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: She's now 20, OK not a lot of the original bike remains, but nothing that has been replaced broke, it was just worn out.
Last year I put her back as close as possible to original, rim brakes, gears, original forks, 26in wheels etc and rode the 48k in the Marin Rough Ride......and came 27th out of 600....(a 43 year old on a 19 year old bike)...who needs the latest and greatest????
Favorite Trail: The one I'm on
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Second hand in '91 (
Similar Products Used: You expect me to remember the bikes from 25+ years of riding!!!
Bike Setup: 1989 GT Tequesta, original Dia Compe X1 Rear levers and XCE U brake, Raceface Deus XC riser Bars, Deore Crank, DXR / e-thirteen Chainwheels, DXR / Gusset SS sprockets, London Fixie ISO sprocket, ASDA (Bell)Universal 1/8" chains,
Mavic Crossride rear using slime tube with reversible rear Wheel, SS freewheel or ISO Disc Mounted Fixie :o) Exotic Jump Creature carbon forks, with Mavic 29er front wheel, stopped by Hope M4 DH brake setup..... So in summary the only original bits are the frame, plus rear brake lever and caliper! :o)
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drab
a Weekend Warrior
from Everett,WA USADate Reviewed: May 25, 2009
Strengths: SolidWeaknesses: No complaints so farBottom Line: This is an early 80's model, not sure which year, but I paid only $25, and all I did was air up the tires and lube the chain. I am converting it into a commuter, and other than the big frame, everything is grand.
Favorite Trail: Interurban
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Craigslist
Similar Products Used: Specialized Rockhopper
Bike Setup: Standard stuff, previous owner had installed old school bull horn handlebars
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myspace.com/rttu
a Weekend Warrior
from portland,oregon, usaDate Reviewed: March 24, 2009
Strengths: very good bike, all original but i did change the chain. very light, quiet, strong. for some reason mine has front shocks.Bottom Line: this bike is good
Favorite Trail: mt. tabor
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: used
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RickO
a Weekend Warrior
from Knoxville, TNDate Reviewed: August 19, 2008
Strengths: Durabilty. I've ridden the bike for around 13 years and just replaced chain, rear cassette, and brake shoes this year. Everything else is original equipment. Well besides tires.Weaknesses: Shifters and brakes are one assembly. Wanted to switch to v-brakes and was told it would cost more than it was worth to do.Bottom Line: Great bike. I love mine. It's great on or off road. Would probably cost double what I originally paid for it to purchase a comparable replacement so I'm taking care of it.
Favorite Trail: Haw Ridge
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$540.00
Purchased At: Wets Hills Bicycle
Similar Products Used: Mongoose
Bike Setup: Original components except added Rock Shox and seatpost shock.
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rawze
a Weekend Warrior
from maryville tnDate Reviewed: June 28, 2008
Strengths: well builtWeaknesses: none yetBottom Line: great bike i got a great deal on it in like new condition. bought new pedals,race face deux stem, hellbent riserbar, wtb team headset. not that it needed any of this stuff, just wanted it...lol
also looking at crank sets
Favorite Trail: greenbelt
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: the bike shop
Similar Products Used: cannondale and trek
Bike Setup: like new, stock. added a few things to personlize it.
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Dave Q
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson, AzDate Reviewed: May 5, 2008
Strengths: Cro-mo frame, cool cable routing groove in the frame. Solid wheelset, light as heck.Weaknesses: Needed a lot of work, sanding, etc. Some of the old parts were difficult to remove.Bottom Line: Can't beat this bike for $60. I've converted it to a SS bike and it's a blast. Nice stand-in for my fixie if / when we get bad weather.
Favorite Trail: nothing in particular
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: BICAS
Similar Products Used: GT i-Drive(s) 1.0, 4.0, Backwoods
Bike Setup: Originally all STX stuff, the brakes and the wheels are all that remain (STX hubs and Mavic rims).
KORE stem, Soma handlebar, Specialized Strongarm II cranks, WTB Laser V saddle, Avid levers
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Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from dallas, txDate Reviewed: March 3, 2008
Strengths: indestructable. 6'3" 200+ and VERY hard on bikes. It can take a crashWeaknesses: weightBottom Line: bought new in 92. rode the bejeezus out of it for years. sat for 4 years in the back yard of my apt at the beach and still worked. Loved it so much I just bought all NOS parts off ebay and am rebuilding it now.
side note: sent it to the powdercoater and examined once the frame was stripped, not a broken weld or crack anywhere. I love this bike and will keep it forever.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: village cycle, brea ca
Bike Setup: suntour baby, suntour. you can keep the shimano, I will take xcpro anytime
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steve watkins
a Weekend Warrior
from ukDate Reviewed: May 2, 2007
Strengths: Strong. Very respoinsive. Very reliable.Weaknesses: They dont make them any moreBottom Line: I have riden and abused this bike for 17 years - Bought in 1990 and ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. When the chain broke and my wheels finally gave out, chainrings worn down to stumps my heart broke. Seems too expensive to replace parts and am wondering if the Avalanche can match this impressive bike. This bike cost me (not counting tyres etc)less than $50 per year. What a blast for less than $1 per week.
Goodbye old friend.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: dave mellor cycles. shropshire
Similar Products Used: Trek 750 - poor in comparison
Bike Setup: Shortened zoom bars
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