So after much thought, I opted to buy this on ebay, today, and after a horrendous 300 mile round-trip to collect it in some of the most awful driving conditions ever, I finally got a moment to reassmble it, and start this thread.

A thoroughly original 1991 GT Team Avalanche in 'Midnight Aurora' colourway - which is as deep and glossy as the day it left the showroom. Only a couple of bits have been changed since that very day, and I am keen to return it to 'showroom spec' but it's gonna be a user, so not fussed about showroom condition.

20 inches of lovely Tange Concept/Prestige tubing now adorns my collection, and considering I'm GT-Steve, I thought the GT that I own to live up to my namesake be a good (and rather rare) one... 2x4 forks and the flip-flop stem add to the exclusivity as does the early GT-trademark U-brake and the fancy 'groove tube' system..





So Looking for the following parts to resore to a more natural beauty:

GT (AME) grips - OE
Ritchey Megabyte tyres - Amberwall

What a beauty mate, and a bargain to boot! Too big for me or I would have liked a 91 to add to my 92!

I thought these 91's had internal cable routing on the top tube as opposed to the Groove tube like mine?

Would love some Z-max myself, any idea what width get through the U-brake okay?

Luke

yep, I'm a bandit - it's not groove tube at all... it's internal routed.. I'm overdosed on GT jurgon at the moment...

According to the 91 brochure, it was adorned with Megabytes in 2.1 width..

Wouldn't mind a 91 Avalanche in white/black to go with it, too..

Surprised how heavy it is - especially at the back end, but hen I guess that's a bonus for rear end grip (uphill)

Well done Steve, glad one of us got it

Looking forward to a few more pics when you have the time.

Nice.

I love looking at steel GT's but cant get with the ride anymore, for me the back end feels like its on a pivot.

Have you changed that super rare ltd edition SIS rear mech yet?

the super-dooper limited edition rear mech will be making way for an m732 when I get a moment, along with a new chain, just to be sure...

I really need to change the grips tho, cos they're offendig me more, visually.

Oh yeah, and I need to flip-and-a-flop with the stem cos at the moment, it's set a bit 'race' for my old back..

I was going to grab that for Chris and dangle it off the bridge if it was still there this morning then it suddenly vanished.

Nice. Work

buyer pulled the auction, as he must've trusted my word..

he saved money, I saved money - so evry bady appy now...



Thanks John

looking forward to going out for a spin on it, later in the week..

That's a GreaT bike Steve, enjoy!

Uauu, love the colour sceme!!

Great buy for sure



Nuno

My '91 has a 2.1 Megabite.

Cool bike Steve. The grips come up on eBay every now and then - keep an eye out.

I have a 18" one like this but some muppet has 'modified' it to take cantis at the rear I am practising applying 'midnight' aurora with model paint and a sponge before I get the cantis switched back..... not entirely successful at the moment!

thats awesome! look at the finish, wow, amazing for its age. i reckon the handling would not bee too flash with the stem that low either, the front end would flop over in the tight stuff.

have to see if you can track down some nice old A'ME waffle triangle grips for it, they would be a nice match.

racer-x had a pair for sale recently, the original GT version A'Me grips, shoot him a PM!

congrats! very nice pick up indeed

Nice one bro.

thats very nice indeed Steve