- Frame
- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Groupset
- Shimano Alivio/AceraX
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- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
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Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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
1997 GT Outpost
1996 GT Outpost
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Outpost
Outpost
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$320.00
$319.00
Colors
Blue, Grey, Pearl White
Green, Purple, Red
Sizes
12.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"
12.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork
GT
GT
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio/AceraX
Shimano AceraX
Shifters
Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano AceraX
Shimano AceraX
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
Shimano BB-CT91, 122.5 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-UG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Victor VP-872
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1"
1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
Handlebar
Aluminum
GT steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Steel
GT hi-rise
Saddle
GT
GT Supersoft
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter
Kalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano
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Rims
Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
Weinmann 4019, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" multi-terrain
26 x 2.10" Cheng Shin C-1040N
Rear Tire
—
24 x 2.10" Cheng Shin C-1040N
Wheel Size
26" wheels
Front: 26", Rear: 24" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1068 mm
1068 mm
Fork offset / rake
50 mm
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.