GT Bikes - About

From our Southern California beginnings in 1972 to today, we continue to remain true to our BMX and mountain bike heritage. GT mixes performance with serious fun to deliver good times everywhere our bikes are ridden. Because after all, Fun is Serious Business.

 

GT Bikes - About

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1972 BMX Frames Of the Era Just Weren’t Durable Enough

1972 BMX Frames Of the Era Just Weren’t Durable Enough

At least not according to Gary Turner. And so, using skills acquired from welding drag racing cars, he created the first GT frame in 1972 for his kid to use on the SoCal BMX race circuit. The frame was a hit.

1974-1980

Born With a Simple Vision
GT Bicycles was born with a simple vision: to help riders push the envelope of what’s possible on two wheels by creating the most reliable, innovative frames.

1987-1994

Going Big
Applying the same attitude toward the emerging sport of mountain biking, GT set out to design the best bikes in the world.

1995-1998

Full Suspension Development
Our commitment to building progression-enabling bikes continued..

1999-2002

A New Suspension System
We introduced our ultra-reliable and efficient i-Drive® suspension to rave reviews.

2003-2006

2003-2006

Continued Innovation
GT continued to test innovations that included the world’s first downhill bike with a production gearbox design, the IT-1.

2007-2009

2007-2009

New Technologies
GT continued to adopt new technologies, introducing production 29’rs and a new proprietary carbon frame construction method.

2010-NOW

It's All About the Family
GT has focused on supporting the best athletes and teams to help inspire and develop the technologies that allow us to bring you the best bikes.

THE FUTURE

THE FUTURE

The Good Times Keep Rolling
Refusing to settle with the latest industry trends, GT’s engineers and athletes are hard at work scripting the next chapter in our storied history.

 
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