Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Cr-Mo Front Tri (T/T, D/T, S/T), & Chainstays, DT Gusset, MID BB, Seat Stay Mounted U-Brake, Integrated 1-1/8" H/T w/ Removable Rotor Tabs, Odyssey Springfield Brake compatible
Suspension Fork
Cr-Mo 1pc. Threaded Steerer & Tapered Legs, 31mm Offset, 3/8" Axle Dropouts
Drivetrain
Cassette
9T Sealed 1pc. Driver
Crank
GT Power Series Cr-Mo 3pc. 170mm Arms, 19mm x 8T Cr-Mo Spindle, GT 5mm 25T Alloy Chainwheel
Bottom Bracket
MID Sealed Bearing
Chain
KMC S1
Pedals
GT Low Profile FS Platform Design, PP Material, Cr-Mo Axle
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy Body, Sealed Bearings, 36h, 3/8" x 17mm Female Bolt
Rear Hub
LHD Alloy Body, 5pcs Sealed Bearings, Cr-Mo 14mm x 165mm Axle, 9T Cassette, 36h, 17mm Nut
Rims
Alloy Double Wall, 36h
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
GT LP-5 20 x 2.35"
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum U-Brake w/ Soft Compound Pad
Brake Levers
Hinged Alloy
Cockpit
Stem
GT Top Load, 1-1/8", Cold Forged Cap, 32mm Rise, 50mm
Handlebar
GT Freestyle 2pc. 100% Cr-Mo, 9"H x 29"W, 3°Up, 11° Back
Grips
GT Super Soft 155mm Single Compound w/ GT removable plug
Headset
1 1/8" Integrated Design, 45X45 Degree Sealed Bearings
Seat
Saddle
GT Pivotal Padded
Seatpost
Alloy Pivotal 25.4 x 200mm
About this model
Mercado Team Comp is a Gt Mercado model. GT launched 6 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Gt Mercado bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
GT Mercado Team 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 420$. GT Mercado Team Comp 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 500$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
BMX bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy BMX bike is 348$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a BMX bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2020 and its price was 500$. If we compare this with the average BMX bike cost we notice that the price is 43.68% higher.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Mercado Team Comp bike is equipped with the 20″ aluminum model. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. GT Mercado Team Comp is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.