1991 GT Quatrefoil

1991 · Quatrefoil

The Quatrefoil incorporates ovalised top tube and lateral tubes into the GT triple triangle design. Unlike other tandem frames that whip and twist, the Quatrefoil with its direct lateral design, will instil confidence in your Stoker (rear rider).

1991 GT Bicycles
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Description

Specifications for the GT Quatrefoil read like a tandem lovers wish list: our U.S. made fillet braized chromoly frame set with superior torsional stiffness 1-1/8 inch oversize headset to take a double weight beating, top-of-the-line Shimano Deore XT components with 21 speed HyperGlide, unmatched breaking power from a single rear brake, and wheels with ATB strength and road bike efficiency.

The Quatrefoil LE has it all. The frame is meticulously handcrafted from selected chromoly tubing that incorporates ovalised top tube and lateral tubes into the GT Triple Triangle design. Unlike other tandem frames that whip and twist, the Quatrefoil LE with its direct lateral design, will instil confidence in your Stoker (rear rider).
GEOMETRY
Head tube angle: 70°

Seat tube angle: 73°
USEFUL INFORMATION
Seat Post internal diameter: TBC

Front Mech Band Diameter: TBC

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
20"x18", 19"x17"

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Chromoly
Frame
GT Triple Triangle design; Tange MTB double butted chromoly; f"Direct Lateral Design"; four sets of water bottle bosses; full rack braze-ons
Fork
GT exclusive design Unicrown with 1-1/8" oversize butted chromoly steer tube; 1-1/8 butted chromoly blades, cold forged dropouts with adjustable offset

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano Deore XT STI SuperGlide round chainrings 48/38/28T silver; crank arms anatomically sized
Bottom bracket
Shimano Deore DX sealed
Chain
Shimano Deore DX
Freewheel
Shimano Deore DX HyperGlide Cassette, 12-28T 7-speed
Shifters
Shimano ST-M092 Deore DX STI Rapid-Fire 7 speed
Pedals
Surefoot style with alloy body and chromoly axles
Derailleurs
Shimano Deore XT STI

Wheels

Rims
GT/Araya RM-20 700D, grey anodised, 36H
Tires
GT/IRC 700Dx1.4 dual purpose skinwall
Spokes
14G stainless steel
Hubs
Shimano Deore DX QR with rear cassette, 36H

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
Front: GT chromoly flat tapered, black. Rear: U shaped black alloy
Stem
Front: GT chromoly with internal cable routing. Rear: GT chromoly stoker
Grips
Front: GT/AME anatomical. Rear: foam ATB with end caps
Headset
Tioga 1-1/8" oversize sealed, black
Saddle
Front: GT GelCel racing mens Rear: Ladies
Seat post
GT True Temper chromoly black, 300mm
Seatpost clamp
GT All-Terra heat treated alloy, black anodised with GT chromoly skewer with rubber cover
Colour
Daktari White, Deep Purple, Midnight Aurora

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano Deore DX SLR new low profile BR-M650 front cantilever and rear U-brake with Flex Guard GT cable crosser.
Brake levers
Shimano Deore DX SLR 4 finger, black

Extras

GT InstaFlate C02 pump (USA only); Chain stay protector