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1996 GT Speed Series Team · 1999 GT Speed Series Team

Specification1996 GT Speed Series Team1999 GT Speed Series Team
Overview
Model year19961999
BrandGTGT
ModelSpeed Series TeamSpeed Series Team
Bicycle typeBMXBMX
Archive ID5675880936
Original MSRP$819.99$1,139.99
ColorsSatinBall-Burnished
SizesBoysBoys
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumWelded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum6061 T6 aluminum
ForkGTGT
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crownReynolds 531, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupN/AN/A
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
CranksetGT Power Series 3-piece chromoly, 44 teethGT Power Series 3-piece chromoly
Bottom bracketGT sealed cartridgeCartridge
BB shell width68mm Threadless—
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainSedis Sport, 1/2 x 3/32"1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsGT alloy platformsGT aluminum platform
Brakes
BrakesChang Star cantilever brakes, Dia-Compe MX-99 leversShimano DX BMX V-brake rear brakes, Dia-Compe VC-767 rear levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-21 1/8" threadless Aheadset Tank
HandlebarGT Pro SeriesGT chromoly
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemGT Pro XL alloyGT Piston Invet
SaddleGT Drop NoseGT Drop Nose
SeatpostGT chromoly micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
Hubs—GT Rhythm System sealed
RimsAraya 7X, 32-holeGT Rhythm System aluminum, 28-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire20 x 2.00" GT AA Pro20 x 2.125" GT AA Pro
Rear tire20 x 1.75" GT AA Pro20 x 1.75" GT AA Pro
Wheel size20" wheels20" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 GT Speed Series Team1999 GT Speed Series Team
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle72.5°—
Seat-tube angle70°—
Chainstay / rear center396.2 mm—
Wheelbase971.5 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.