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1996 GT LTS-1

Velopedia Archive ID 53735

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGT
ModelLTS-1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID53735
Original MSRP$2,699.00
ColorsBrushed
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialAlcoa 6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Super Deluxe, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG71, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarTitec 140g
Handlebar extensionsOnza Raw
StemKore lite
SaddleVetta AT Transverse, magnesium rails
SeatpostHsin Lung SP-41, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Panaracer Smoke Magic
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1067 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.