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2001 GT Windstream · 1998 GT Windstream

Specification2001 GT Windstream1998 GT Windstream
Overview
Model year20011998
BrandGTGT
ModelWindstreamWindstream
Bicycle typeHybridCity/commuter
Archive ID3551773919
Original MSRP$299.99$272.00
ColorsMetallic Champagne, Metallic Grey-BlueFrost green Metallic, Gloss black, Sonoma red
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steelChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkGTGT
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crownHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupHybrid MixHybrid Mix
ShiftersSRAM MRX ClassicGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano C101Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-40Shimano Altus
CranksetShimano, 24/34/42 teethShimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketSemi cartridgeSealed cartridge
Rear cogs7-speed7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-UG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsHigh impact nylon comfortResin
Brakes
BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, GT Streamline leversShimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" sealed mechanism1" sealed
HandlebarGT StreamlineAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminum riserAluminum
SaddleGT StreamlineGT Dual Density
SeatpostAluminum, suspensionAluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsAluminum, Q/RFormula aluminum, Q/R
RimsAluminum trekking, 36-holeAraya PX-645, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14g straight gaugeUCP, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 45c GT Guardian700 x 40c multi-terrain
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.