Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
GT
1996 GT Timberline (02)
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Overview
About this bike
1996 GT Timberline (02) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly
- Fork Brand & Model
- GT
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 GT Timberline (02)
- Component Group
- Shimano Alivio/STX
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-243, 26.8 mm diameter
- Saddle
- GT MTB
- Handlebar
- GT alloy
- Handlebar Stem
- GT chromoly
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Victor VP-H93 sealed
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Araya GP-710, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Victor VP-955
Accessories
- Colors
- Green, team scream fade
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 14.5inch, 16inch, 18inch, 20inch, 22inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.