Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 68008
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | GT |
| Model | Arette |
| Bicycle type | Hybrid |
| Archive ID | 68008 |
| Original MSRP | $290.00 |
| Colors | Blue, sand |
| Sizes | 15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 19" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | GT |
| Fork material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Altus |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Altus |
| Crankset | Shimano Altus, 24/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Sealed cartridge |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Steel cage |
| Brakes | Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers |
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| Headset | 1" |
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| Handlebar | Steel |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Steel |
| Saddle | GT w/springs |
| Seatpost | Steel, 26.8 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano Altus, nutted |
|---|---|
| Rims | Araya PX-645, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 41c multi-terrain |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 570 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.