VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 GT Outpost Trail

Velopedia Archive ID 59711

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGT
ModelOutpost Trail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID59711
Original MSRP$269.95
ColorsDark blue, teal
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel
ForkGT
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus C90
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CS11, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-872

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
HandlebarGT steel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemGT hi-rise
SaddleGT Supersoft
SeatpostSteel, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 2521 Double Wall, 32-hole
Spokes2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Cheng Shin C-1040N
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1068 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.