Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
GT
2016 GT Grade Alloy Sora
Value Guide market data · 2016 GT Grade Alloy Sora
12-month trend
1%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
15%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2016 GT Grade Alloy Sora
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2016 Grade Alloy Sora lineup
Overview
About this bike
2016 GT Grade Alloy Sora value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame:
- Grade alloy frame with smooth welds, hydroformed (TT,DT), Tapered 1 1/8"-1 1/4" headtube, standard BB
- Fork:
- Grade Carbon 1 1/8-1 1/4"" threadless alum steerer, disc specific
- Fork
- GT carbon road disc w/tapered steerer
- Fork Brand & Model
- GT carbon road disc w/tapered steerer
- Frame
- GT Enduroad aluminum frame
- Frame Construction
- GT Enduroad aluminum frame
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Sora
- Chain:
- KMC 9spd
- Crank:
- FSA Vero Compact 50alloy/34alloy
- Bottom Bracket:
- Sealed Cartridge
- Front Derailleur:
- Shimano FD3500 Sora
- Rear Derailleur:
- Shimano RD3500 Sora 9spd
- Shifters:
- Shimano RD3500 Sora Sti
- Cassette
- SunRace, 9-speed: 11-28
- Chainrings
- 50/34
- Crankset
- FSA Vero Compact
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Sora
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Sora
- Shifters
- Shimano Sora
Brakes
- Brake:
- Tektro HD-C400 Mechanical disc brake, 160mm rotor
- Brake Levers:
- Shimano RD3500 Sora Sti
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Sora
- Brakes
- Tektro mechanical disc, 160mm rotors
Cockpit
- Handlebar:
- New GT DropTune Super Light double butted 6061 alloy bar with 16degree flair
- Stem:
- GT Design 3D forged 6061, 4 bolt face plate
- Grips:
- Velo Cork
- Headset:
- Integrated TH sealed bearing
- Saddle:
- GT Women's Road
- Seat Post:
- One bolt aluminun
- Seat Clamp:
- New Alloy blk ano
- Grips
- Cork
- Handlebar
- GT DropTune aluminum, 16-degree flare
- Saddle
- GT Grade
- Seatpost
- Aluminum
- Stem
- Aluminum
Wheels & Tires
- Rims:
- Alex ATD470 disc specific road 22mm tall profile
- Tires:
- Kenda Kwest 700 x 28 30tpi, wire bead
- Hubs:
- F: Formula 6 bolt disc sealed 28h; R: Formula 6 bolt disc sealed casette 32h
- Spokes:
- 15g stainless steel
- Hubs
- Formula, disc
- Spokes
- Stainless steel
- Tires
- Kenda Kwest, 700x28c
- Wheel Set
- Alex ATD470
Pedals
- Pedals:
- Low Profile Nylon w/ Toe Clips
- Pedals
- Platform
Accessories
- Cog Set:
- Sun Race 9spd 11-28
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
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.