GT triple triangle. what do I have?

[SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum]

Could be an Avalanche, Pantera, Backwoods or Tempest

 

[Paleo]

Could be an Avalanche, Pantera, Backwoods or Tempest

So, all these Avalanche, Pantera, Backwoods, Tempest, Arrowhead frames were interchangeable?

I suppose it doesn't really matter in the big scheme of things. Bitchin' frame (at least in my mind), gonna build it up and ride it.

Avalanterawoods - 7005 made in Taiwan with an AK47 and a pulse welder

Avalanterawoods......this cracked me up. this should be the term for these, if it's not already.

 

[Paleo]

Re:

Progressing nicely. Mounted new 1.75 tires, Put some Fly Racing 5.5" BMX cruiser bars, installed the 90s GT 'piston' stem, and swapped the junk wheels for a slightly less junk set. Since this set has the cassette already on, I'm gonna stick a derailer on for the time being.

 

[Lhatch4]

If it's 6061 T6 it was a Zaskar. If it was 7005 the name was based on the build kit.

 

[SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum]

Could be an Avalanche, Pantera, Backwoods or Tempest

So, all these Avalanche, Pantera, Backwoods, Tempest, Arrowhead frames were interchangeable?

I suppose it doesn't really matter in the big scheme of things. Bitchin' frame (at least in my mind), gonna build it up and ride it.

You play with the top of the line quality Zaskar/LE. Everyone knows what it is and what it looks like....you play with a mass bike model that the masses road and yes it will be tougher to tell.

Avalanche did have shorter rear stays than the others.
What's the serial number?

 

[SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum]

Just stick some Zaskar stickers on and no one will know.

Mod's please boot poster boy above and ban him for life....even suggesting somethig like this should get him a prison sentence.

 

[Paleo]

Re:

.....And finished.

My long distance urban assault bike. What I always imagined a 'hybrid' should be. Cruises very tight, steady and determined. MUCH lighter than my other bikes; I'm guessing around 24-25#. The geometry is perfect for the short BMX guy that I am. I had my lbs do the derailer (thanks Bike Farm) as I wanted it done correctly, and I know nothing about gears. I think the piston stem looks pretty boss, and I'm pretty happy with the way it all turned out. Up next will be a simple seatpost clamp, and maybe some Victor style beartrap pedals.

Took a few quick pics before sundown:

Thanks everybody for the frame ID help!

 

[Black_puma]

If it's 6061 T6 it was a Zaskar. If it was 7005 the name was based on the build kit.

Some other lower end models were also made from 6061 heat treated aluminium, but the majority were 7000/7005 series.
I have a 1998 Tempest made from 6061 aluminium, it is very light too.