1996 GT Arette

1996 · Arette

This lightweight, easy roller is the civilized way to travel. Explore winding dirt roads or run errands on this easy-to-operate machine. With a cushy GT Supersoft saddle with spring, quality Shimano components, classic paint job, and simple GripShift shifting, the Arette is designed for easy, spirited cycling.

1996 GT Bicycles
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Description

This lightweight, easy roller is the civilized way to travel. Explore winding dirt roads or run errands on this easy-to-operate machine. With a cushy GT Supersoft saddle with spring, quality Shimano components, classic paint job, and simple GripShift shifting, the Arette is designed for easy, spirited cycling.

Technical specification

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Chromoly
Frame
GT Design Triple Triangle RB design with Cr-Mo seat tube
Fork
700C Unicorn with aero blades

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano Altus 38/32/24
Bottom bracket
Shimano cartridge
Chain
Shimano Hyperglide
Freewheel
Shimano Hyperglide 11-28T, 7-speed
Shifters
GripShift MRX-100, 7-speed
Pedals
GT Cross design; impact body, steel cage

Wheels

Rims
Araya PX-645 36-hole, silver anodized
Tires
Maxxis Cross 700 x 38C
Spokes
Stainless
Front hub
Alloy Sealed Mech QR
Rear hub
Shimano Altus C-90 QR

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
GT Cross design
Stem
GT Cross design with Mid-Rise
Grips
GT Design
Headset
1” sealed mechanism
Saddle
GT RB Gel design
Seat post
Alloy micro-adjust
Seatpost clamp
Alloy quick-release
Colour
Sandstorm or Vivid Evergreen

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano Altus Cantilever
Brake levers
Alloy with reach adjust