- Frame
- Chromoly, butted
- Groupset
- Shimano STX-RC
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- Chromoly, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano STX
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 GT Tequesta has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1996 GT Tequesta in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 GT Tequesta and 1996 GT Tequesta.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1997 GT Tequesta has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1996 GT Tequesta.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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.
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
1997 GT Tequesta
1996 GT Tequesta
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Tequesta
Tequesta
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$600.00
$589.00
Colors
Chameleon, Red
Fade after burner, Satin
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly, butted
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
GT
GT Bologna Lite
Fork Material
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Shimano STX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX
Crankset
SR Apex 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano STX, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Steel cage, aluminum body w/clips & straps
Victor VP-517S
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Tioga
1 1/8" threadless Tioga
Handlebar
Kore Lite
GT alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
GT chromoly
Saddle
WTB SST
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter
Kalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
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Rims
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Mavic 238, 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" WTB VelociRaptor
26 x 2.00" Panaracer Smoke Magic
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
420 mm
420 mm
Wheelbase
1059 mm
1065 mm
Fork offset / rake
40 mm
45 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.