I’d sold an aluminum, 1996 GT Edge that I lovingly restored and always regretted letting go of. To my luck, I found someone selling this titanium, 1996 GT Forte. Snagged it for $750! He was the original owner and special ordered it in the 90’s when working at a bike shop. He had recently put full Ultegra 6800 components on it, including the wheelset that’s already setup tubeless, and then barely rode it. It rides like I imagine it did brand new. The tires still have the mohawk on it! My only gripe is the fake Easton sticker on the fork, but it’s such a tiny complaint. He has full Easton carbon on everything else, and wanted the fork to match. Pardon the flat pedals, this will be a casual bike for me when out with the lady 🙂
by advilqt
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Nice! I had a GT Avalanche for years with slick tires on it that I loved. Donated it after I messed up the crank shaft and upgraded to a Trek roadie, but there are times that I miss it.
that’s a sweet ride you have. The simplicity of these older bikes is unmatched. So easy and enjoyable to work on, highly customizable, and affordable.
Working on these newer bikes with their internally routed cables, disc brakes, and proprietary parts is anything but a pleasant experience.
Sick!
That is a level top tube! Very nice looking bike, love the Hellenic seat stays on GT, shame the brand is no longer with us.
Eaton forks are legendary
Absolute beauty. Cheers!
I don’t mean to worry you, but please check the steerer tube and seatpost for damage. Older carbon deserves extra love. Also, I recently bought a pair of those wheels – they were straight and spun nicely, but were very under-tensioned. I nipped them up, and they ride great now.