Recent content by Chris_29

I'm also looking for a new GT branded QR 31.8mm alloy seatpost clamp in black, anyone have one or know where I can get new old stock GT parts? Preferably in the UK.

Wow, thanks! very interesting. I found my old GT stuff today and there were 3x GT UK 1998 catalogues in there. parts & accessories, bmx and mtb.

Great news, thank you. Not so 'early' then! I found the '97 GT catalogue on here today and although my German isn't great it correctly lists this Avalanche frame, with '7000er doppelt konifiziertes' Alu, same colourway decals too. Clamp (easy) and headset cups (flathead+mallet+force) both off...

So I finally got around to buying a replacement frame for my rusty '95 Timberline. Got this off ebay for £42 + delivery. Early 90's GT Team Avalanche, 7005 polished AL. Some components included. Any GT experts out there care to tell me what year it is? Early 90's the description said, but I...

Thanks for the reply, it was very helpful. Head tubes are about 10mm difference. BB appears smaller on the steel frame so new one required. As you also pointed out, the seatpost will need changing - I wanted a new one anyway :D

This is my first post on the site - I'm looking for a bit of advice regarding a frame swap from any GT experts out there. One of my older bikes, a 1998 GT Timberline 18" with upgraded RST forks, is sadly showing signs of rust on the steel frame. I was thinking of getting a replacement frame of...