show us your gt's

Almost there after adding some old lx mechs, newer STX RC arms and modern FSA rings. Mashup!

2017-04-21_12-49-34 by sonofprent, on Flickr

My redone Bravado and a zaskar rep done for my daughter.
Bravado before
https://www.flickr.com/gp/144656801@N04/240w19
After
https://www.flickr.com/gp/144656801@N04/8Lue3W

Zaskar rep before
https://www.flickr.com/gp/144656801@N04/A40c54
After
https://www.flickr.com/gp/144656801@N04/2x41X7

that bravado looks nifty

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I was given some bikes for free the other day.

Can anyone identify what year this GT Ricochet is?

1996

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Thanks, I'll have a Google and try to find some specs etc.

1996 GT Ricochet
Bicycle Type Mountain bike, front suspension
MSRP (new) $729.00
Weight Unspecified
Sizes 14.5", 16", 18", 20"
Colors Dark blue, green
Item ID 58840
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction Welded aluminum
Frame Tubing Material 7005 aluminum
Fork Brand & Model Rock Shox Quadra 5
Fork Material Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock Not applicable
Components
Component Group Shimano STX/Alivio
Brakeset Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Shift Levers Shimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus
Front Derailleur Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano STX
Crankset Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Pedals Victor VP-517S
Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width 73mm English
Rear Cogs 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost Kalloy SP-263, 27.0 mm diameter
Saddle Vetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails
Handlebar GT alloy
Handlebar Extensions Not included
Handlebar Stem Sameness chromoly
Headset 1 1/8" threadless Tioga
Wheels
Hubs
Rims Mavic 238, 32-hole
Tires 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Spoke Brand Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples Brass nipples

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/Bike ... l=Ricochet

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Thank you

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Here's my '97 Avalanche. I've owned it from new - got it from Ron Spencer Cycles in Warrington. When he sold it to me, ex-racer Ron Spencer himself said 'keeping it clean is half the battle'. He was absolutely right of course.

I rode it all the time during '97 - '99, but then life/work got in the way and usage tailed off. It endured a few idle years here and there (dry garage), and there was a bit of a rediscovery during 2008-09. Then last summer ('16) I went to the doctor and she told me off for being fat and having high cholesterol. The solution to this problem had been sitting there, waiting patiently, right in front of my eyes the whole time. Since then I've ridden the Avalanche more than ever before. Best thing I've done in years.

The Avalanche is not absolutely mint, but instead it has a nice 'patina' and it's in full working order, which is the main thing. This bike has been one of the few constants in my life for the last 20 years and there's no way I'm ever selling it. Ever.

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^they look so good in bare aluminium.