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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 GT Palomar.
- Data limitation
Only 2012 GT Palomar has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.71:1Highest3.00:1Total range425%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2012 GT Palomar
1997 GT Palomar
Overview
Model Year
2012
1997
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Palomar
Palomar
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$240.00
Colors
Black, Red
Black, Green, Purple
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-Tensile Steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
SR Suntour M-3010 AL 65mm
GT
Fork Material
—
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Shifters
Shimano EF40 EZ Fire
Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney
Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TX58
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Crankset
Pro Wheel 24/34/42
SR XR10 aluminum
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
Shimano
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Cassette
Shimano MegaRange 7spd 14-34t
—
Rear Cogs
—
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC Z-51
Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin ATB
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Linear pull
Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless
1"
Handlebar
MTB Riser Bar
Steel
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Alloy Ahead
Steel
Saddle
GT MTB
GT
Seatpost
Alloy
Steel, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: steel, nutted
Rims
Alloy double wall
Weinmann 4019, 32-hole
Spokes
—
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
GT All Terrain 2.1
26 x 2.10" multi-terrain
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
70°
Seat-tube angle
—
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
—
425 mm
Wheelbase
—
1068 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
50 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.