- Frame
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- Groupset
- Hybrid Mix
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 1998 GT Windstream is City & Commuter; 2000 GT Windstream is Hybrid.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1998 GT Windstream and 2000 GT Windstream.
- Gearing
2000 GT Windstream has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1998 GT Windstream.
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.
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.36:1Total range436%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×40; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.23:1Total range377%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×42; 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
1998 GT Windstream
2000 GT Windstream
Overview
Model Year
1998
2000
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Windstream
Windstream
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$272.00
$282.00
Colors
Frost green Metallic, Gloss black, Sonoma red
Candy Red, Gloss Charcoal Metallic, Ice Blue Pearl
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
Grip Shift MRX-170
SRAM MRX Classic
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull
Shimano Tourney
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Tourney
Crankset
Shimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
GT Streamline Sure Grip
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Shimano Altus brakes, GT Streamline levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" sealed
1" sealed mechanism
Handlebar
Aluminum, rise
GT Streamline
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Aluminum riser
Saddle
GT Dual Density
GT Streamline
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula aluminum, Q/R
Aluminum, Q/R
Rims
Araya PX-645, 36-hole
Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
UCP, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 40c multi-terrain
700 x 42c Cross-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.