{"product_id":"1992-gt-tequesta-wild-daktari-black","title":"1992 GT Tequesta — Wild Daktari Black","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"297\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA restored and rebuilt 1992 GT Tequesta in the brilliant \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eWild Daktari Black\u003c\/strong\u003e paintwork.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eThe result is a compact, lively and very usable vintage MTB. Light, sharp, playful and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eThis is a restored vintage bicycle, so signs of age, use and patina remain. That is part of the appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19a23l1\" data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eApproximate frame size: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e16 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eCurrently set up to fit around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e5 ft 6 to 5 ft 10\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on rider proportions and preferred fit. I am \u003cstrong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e5 ft 9.5 with a 32 inch inseam\u003c\/strong\u003e and the bike fits me well in its current setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eCockpit, saddle height and contact points can be adjusted to suit different setup needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1q6o2r5\" data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eBuild List\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992 GT Tequesta, Wild Daktari Black, Triple Triangle steel frame\u003cbr data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eFork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original GT chromoly fork\u003cbr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eStem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original GT stem\u003cbr data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eSeatpost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original GT seatpost\u003cbr data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eSaddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage GT black saddle\u003cbr data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eHandlebars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Azonic riser \/ bullhorn-style bars\u003cbr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eGrips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vans grips\u003cbr data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eShifter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano indexed thumb shifter\u003cbr data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eBrake Levers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano Deore XT\u003cbr data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eFront Brake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano SLR cantilever\u003cbr data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eRear Brake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dia-Compe AD-990 BMX-style U-brake\u003cbr data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eBrake Pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kool-Stop Thinline pads\u003cbr data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x setup\u003cbr data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003eChainring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36T narrow-wide chainring\u003cbr data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eCrankset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished alloy crankset with Mr Rokusho detail\u003cbr data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eRear Gearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-speed rear setup on vintage freewheel-style hub\u003cbr data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003eTyres:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schwalbe Billy Bonkers tan-wall tyres\u003cbr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003ePedals:\u003c\/strong\u003e MKS Bear Trap flat pedals\u003cbr data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and yellow cable accents\u003cbr data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2606\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restored vintage bike with visible patina retained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"o5d9eh\" data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eI am happy to deliver in and around the Greater London area, or arrange courier delivery to the rest of the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Rokusho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52652110807327,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6961\/4111\/files\/DSC09646_bb71428a-623b-430f-ad44-fb1c6c1a58f9.jpg?v=1782992263","url":"https:\/\/www.mrrokusho.com\/products\/1992-gt-tequesta-wild-daktari-black","provider":"Mr Rokusho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}