1996 GT Backwoods

[jarica]

I have a 96 GT Backwoods and I am looking at getting it back up and running. Its all standard apart from the pedals.

I need to update it to be more current where possible so I am looking at replacing front and back derailleurs and brakes as well as adding front suspension. Any suggestions as I want to keep this under £250 if possible.

I am new to all this so would appreciate help along the way hence joining the forums. I will post some pics later on of the bike.

One of my big issues is the paint job it runs yellow into blue with flames and is not a bike that a 30 something should be riding. I was going to strip it of paint totally. Has anyone done this and can they give any advice?

Any help very much appreciated.

 

[jarica]

Here is the bike can anyone recommend any good ideas on what to do with it?

 

[jarica]

On another note what would it be worth if I were to sell it?

 

[coomber]

Re:

Sell it for 50-75.

Paint looks good and you don't see all that many of em.

gt had loads of polished frames you'd be better of just buying one than stripping this of paint.

 

[ba57ards]

never a fan of the early gts (bein a modern person but that gt is epic with that paint job DONT strip the paint
buy an avalanche of ebay for 150 ish quid as its what u need and sell this as it is

tony

 

[jarica]

Anyone tried fitting these to replace cantilevers?

I know they are cheap but should do the trick. I don't want to replace the brake levers and have heard of problem solvers to stop needing to pull the levers so far. Anyone know where I can get these in the UK as their site does not seem to have UK stockists?

 

[coomber]

Are your brake levers seperate? You should be able to get lx v brakes complete with levers for £20 on here. I have sold three sets for that in the last few years. Easiest method if you ask me.