VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 GT Pantera (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 51009

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGT
ModelPantera (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID51009
Original MSRP$789.00
ColorsBlack, brushed
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7000 aluminum, double-butted
ForkGT Bologna Lite
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-517S

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga Alchemy
HandlebarGT alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore lite
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails
SeatpostKalloy SP-263, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1076 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

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