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1997 GT Cirque

Velopedia Archive ID 69129

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGT
ModelCirque
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID69129
Original MSRP$425.00
ColorsBlue
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 19"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX/Altus
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1"
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleGT
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano AceraX
RimsAraya PX-645, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 41c multi-terrain
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm
Wheelbase1061 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 24, 2026.