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1997 GT Backwoods

Velopedia Archive ID 60282

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGT
ModelBackwoods
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID60282
Original MSRP$650.00
ColorsBall burnished, black
Sizes12.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkGT
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage, aluminum body w/clips & straps

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga
HandlebarKore Lite
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleWTB SST
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano AceraX, Rear: Shimano Alivio
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 center426 mm
Wheelbase1073 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 25, 2026.