The 1996 GT Tempest is a mountain bike with an aluminum frame. The frame comes in Dark  Blue or  Fade  Red  /  yellow.

It was released in 1996 and costs $499 brand new. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 35 pounds. The Tempest 1996 is fully rigid.

Components

The Tempest 1996 comes with Shimano AceraX/Alivio components, including a GT mid- stem, a threadless Tioga headset and Shimano AceraX EZ Fire shifters.

Drivetrain

The Tempest 1996 has 7 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with WTB VelociRaptor tires (26in x 2.1in) and Araya GP-710 rims.

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $500
Year 1996
Alt. Names Tempest