I bought this bike off an acquaintance who received it as part of a community outreach program. I paid $75 for it and have been using it to commute to work.

I've been trying to find the year it was made in order to ascertain its value/quality and find compatible parts to swap. Attached are various pictures of the bike frame, bottom bracket, and other miscellaneous stuff. I have a serial number but GT serial number decoding varies by year/location.

Side note: I’m just getting into riding so I have little cycling experience and know little of bicycle anatomy at the moment. Please forgive me if something is obvious or if I misname something. Thanks!

What I do know:

Numbers from BB

** *** *► F96121090 & 0107

Head Tube says:

** *►* **Made in Taiwan

Tires:

** *►* **28-622 or 700x28c

Rear derailleur:

** *►* **Shimano 105 RD-5501

Cassette:

** *►* **12-25 teeth, 9-speed

Chainset:

** *►* **Shimano SG B-53, 53t