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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2001 GT Windstream is Hybrid; 1998 GT Windstream is City & Commuter.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2001 GT Windstream and 1998 GT Windstream.
- Data limitation
Only 1998 GT Windstream 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.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.36:1Total range436%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×40; rear size isn’t listed.
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.
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Specification
2001 GT Windstream
1998 GT Windstream
Overview
Model Year
2001
1998
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Windstream
Windstream
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$299.99
$272.00
Colors
Metallic Champagne, Metallic Grey-Blue
Frost green Metallic, Gloss black, Sonoma red
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"
14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Fork
GT
GT
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
SRAM MRX Classic
Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur
Shimano C101
Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-40
Shimano Altus
Crankset
Shimano, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Semi cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
7-speed
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-UG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
High impact nylon comfort
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, GT Streamline levers
Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" sealed mechanism
1" sealed
Handlebar
GT Streamline
Aluminum, rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum riser
Aluminum
Saddle
GT Streamline
GT Dual Density
Seatpost
Aluminum, suspension
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum, Q/R
Formula aluminum, Q/R
Rims
Aluminum trekking, 36-hole
Araya PX-645, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14g straight gauge
UCP, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 45c GT Guardian
700 x 40c multi-terrain
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.