Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 58840
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | GT |
| Model | Ricochet |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 58840 |
| Original MSRP | $729.00 |
| Colors | Dark blue, green |
| Sizes | 14.5", 16", 18", 20" |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Quadra 5 |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano STX/Alivio |
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| Shifters | Shimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-517S |
| Brakes | Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga |
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| Handlebar | GT alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Sameness chromoly |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-263, 27.0 mm diameter |
| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 575 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.