Spotted this frame for sale on here before Xmas and having always loved the paintwork i had to have it.
I was originally worried that being an 18" it may be too small but it fits me (6ft 2") perfectly.
If the snow ever clears i will give it its 1st ride.







Frame: 1996 Gt Tequetsa

Fork: Rock Shox Judy Xc

Headset: Ritchey Scuzzy Logic
Stem: Kore
Handlebar: Kore
Grips: GT
Barends:

Brakes: Avid single digit 5
Brake Pads: Avid
Brake Cables: Shimano and Jagwire
Cantilever cable hangers:
Brake Levers: Avid speed dial

Shifters: Lx 8 speed
Front Derailleur: Xt M739
Rear Derailleur: Xt M750
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Stx 8 speed
Chain: Sram
Cranks: Deore Lx
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: Original Lx
Chainring bolts: Original Shimano
Bottom Bracket: UN54
Pedals: Ritchey Logic Spd's

Hub Skewers: Tranz X
Rims: Mavic 517 Citron
Hubs: Shimano LX M565
Nipples:
Spokes: Stainless Double Butted
Tyres: Schwalbe Rocket Ron
Tubes: Tescos

Saddle: WTB Speed V
Seatpost: Kore
Seatpost Binder:

Weight: 26.2 lbs

tis indeed a nice paint job, look forward to hearing your thoughts, kaiser had a similar aged GT and he raved about it (til he sold it )

Thanks Gaz, might try a short ride tomorrow if it doesnt snow anymore, my works van is stuck fast in the snow on my drive at the moment

i like that bike chris! that layout should suit you,longreach stem n that.
the front end offers a nice flush of colour without ruining it.

another cush ride in the stable. .

marc.

Cheers marc

I was going to get the forks powder coated yellow, but liking it as it is now.

Yeah looks good as is.

Just been out for the 1st ride for ages on the Tequesta and thought I would update this thread with a few better pics

NICE ! I have same year Backwoods frame.
Currently getting together, I noticed from your earlier pix is the yellow
quite 'egg yolk' colour. It looks in new pix like your Rock shox are a
lighter yellow. Tho still looks cool.

Are your flames decals or painted ?
Any tips colour matching or decals greatly appreciated.

good pics chris. bike looks even better in the flesh

Nice looking bike fella, bet it rides real nice...

Thanks guys

Jez the flames are decals underneath clear coat.

Yes the forks are a slightly lighter shadfe of yellow but they match pretty well.
Never had to touch this up so I can't help with paints etc.

If you need any new decals contact gil_m, he should be able to sort you out

Looking forward to seeing your Backwoods built up.

i had the 1996 Karakoram, lovely frame and colour

Very nice.

love the colours
i had a 96 one in red and black - does not stand out like yours

kirbdug