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1994 GT Outpost · 1996 GT Outpost

Specification1994 GT Outpost1996 GT Outpost
Overview
Model year19941996
BrandGTGT
ModelOutpostOutpost
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID1514356388
Original MSRP$289.00$319.00
Colors—Green, purple, red
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"12.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromolyChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkHi-tensile steel, unicrownGT
Fork material—Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Altus C50Shimano AceraX
ShiftersShimano Altus C50 top-mount w/Optical Gear DisplayShimano Altus EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Altus C50Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AlivioShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano dual SIS, 28/38/48 teethShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-CT91, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width—73mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano HyperGlideShimano CN-UG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMTB resinVictor VP-872
Brakes
BrakesShimano alloy cantilevers w/alloy Lever brakes, leversShimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
HandlebarGT flatGT steel
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemGT Hi-RiseGT hi-rise
SaddleGT Gel LiteGT Supersoft
SeatpostAlloy micro-adjustKalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsAlloy QR—
RimsAraya AP-21Weinmann 4019, 32-hole
Spokes—Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Maxxis26 x 2.10" Cheng Shin C-1040N
Rear tire—24 x 2.10" Cheng Shin C-1040N
Wheel size26" wheelsFront: 26", Rear: 24" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1994 GT Outpost1996 GT Outpost
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70°70°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm425 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm1068 mm
Fork offset / rake50.8 mm50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.