A restored and rebuilt 1992 GT Tequesta in the brilliant Wild Daktari Black paintwork.
This bike started as a frameset — frame, fork, stem and seatpost — and has been built back up around the original finish. The paint is not perfect, but it absolutely deserves to be preserved. The frame was stripped, cleaned, rust-converted where needed, washed again, T-Cut, polished and then rebuilt into a light, playful 26-inch steel mountain bike.
The Tequesta sits in that perfect early-90s GT space: Triple Triangle frame, bold graphics, internal rear brake routing and a strong BMX influence. This build leans into that character rather than trying to hide it.
It has been rebuilt with a practical 1x drivetrain, vintage-style wheels, tan-wall Schwalbe Billy Bonkers tyres, Azonic bars, Vans grips, indexed Shimano shifting and a mix of Dia-Compe and Shimano braking. Red, yellow and gold accents have been used carefully to work with the original paint without overwhelming it.
The result is a compact, lively and very usable vintage MTB. Light, sharp, playful and full of character.
This is a restored vintage bicycle, so signs of age, use and patina remain. That is part of the appeal.
Sizing
Approximate frame size: 16 inch
Currently set up to fit around 5 ft 6 to 5 ft 10, depending on rider proportions and preferred fit. I am 5 ft 9.5 with a 32 inch inseam and the bike fits me well in its current setup.
Cockpit, saddle height and contact points can be adjusted to suit different setup needs.
Build List
Frame: 1992 GT Tequesta, Wild Daktari Black, Triple Triangle steel frame
Fork: Original GT chromoly fork
Stem: Original GT stem
Seatpost: Original GT seatpost
Saddle: Vintage GT black saddle
Handlebars: Azonic riser / bullhorn-style bars
Grips: Vans grips
Shifter: Shimano indexed thumb shifter
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT
Front Brake: Shimano SLR cantilever
Rear Brake: Dia-Compe AD-990 BMX-style U-brake
Brake Pads: Kool-Stop Thinline pads
Drivetrain: 1x setup
Chainring: 36T narrow-wide chainring
Crankset: Polished alloy crankset with Mr Rokusho detail
Rear Gearing: 7-speed rear setup on vintage freewheel-style hub
Tyres: Schwalbe Billy Bonkers tan-wall tyres
Pedals: MKS Bear Trap flat pedals
Cables: Red and yellow cable accents
Condition: Restored vintage bike with visible patina retained
Delivery
I am happy to deliver in and around the Greater London area, or arrange courier delivery to the rest of the UK.
