Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 63162
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | GT |
| Model | Lightning |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 63162 |
| Original MSRP | $1,850.00 |
| Colors | Satin |
| Sizes | 14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20" |
| Frame construction | Welded |
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| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy SL |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano STX-RC |
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| Shifters | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | SR Apex 450, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-103 clipless |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga |
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| Handlebar | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
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| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
| 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 | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.