1988 GT Tequesta

1988 · Tequesta

Some of the earliest trails in North America were blazed by the Tequesta Indians. The rugged tenacity and pioneering spirit of these people come forth in the bike bearing their name - the GT Tequesta. Shimano's EXAGE Mountain group, featuring front and rear SIS, makes the Tequesta perfect for trailblazing in a more civilized fashion. When you're on a Tequesta, the wild frontier has met its match.

1988 GT Bicycles
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Description

Some of the earliest trails in North America were blazed by the Tequesta Indians. The rugged tenacity and pioneering spirit of these people come forth in the bike bearing their name — the GT Tequesta. Shimano’s EXAGE Mountain group, featuring front and rear SIS, makes the Tequesta perfect for trailblazing in a more civilized fashion. When you’re on a Tequesta, the wild frontier has met its match.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
16", 18", 20", 22"
Head tube angle
70
Seat tube angle
74

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Chromoly
Frame
Ishiwata Triple-Butted Tubing throughout, Forged Dropouts, Top Tube Flattened and Tapered, Double Water Bottle Bosses, Reinforcement Sleeve at Top and Bottom of Head Tube
Fork
Unicrown with 1¼" Round-Oval-Round Blades, Chromoly with Forged Dropouts, Painted

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano EXAGE Mountain M450 w/BioPace, 48/38/28T, Anatomic Sizing
Bottom bracket
Shimano M450 Sealed Mech
Chain
Shimano SIG, Blk
Freewheel
Shimano EXAGE Mountain M450 Cassette, 13/15" Sealed Mech QR Front, Sealed Mech Cassette QR Rear
Shifters
Shimano EXAGE Mountain M450 w/SIS and Friction Modes
Pedals
High Impact Nylon w/Chromo Axle, Toe Clips & Straps
Derailleurs
Shimano EXAGE Mountain M450 SIS Front, Shimano EXAGE M450 SIS Rear

Wheels

Rims
Araya 7S, GMG Finish, 26 x 1.90
Tires
Ritchey Quad, 26 x 1.50, Skinwall
Spokes
Stainless
Hubs
Shimano EXAGE Mountain M450, 18/21/25/30T

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
Hi-Tensile, Flat Tapered, Black, 600mm Width
Stem
GT All Terra, GT Chromoly w/Internal Cable Routing, Anatomic Sizing w/M451 U-Brake Rear, 2.0mm Wire, 6.0mm Housing
Headset
8002 GW Sealed Mech, Black
Saddle
GT All Terra, Pigskin Look

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano EXAGE Mountain M450 Cantilever Front w/M451 U-Brake Rear, 2.0mm Wire, 6.0mm Housing