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1997 GT LTS-1

Velopedia Archive ID 64266

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGT
ModelLTS-1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID64266
Original MSRP$2,800.00
ColorsBall burnished, black/red
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Super Deluxe

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarAzonic World Force
Handlebar extensionsGT Cut Weld
StemKore Lite
SaddleWTB SST, titanium rails, w/kevlar sides
SeatpostKore Lite II, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsGT CNC
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesDT Revolution stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Michelin Wild Gripper Lite-S kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube566 mm
Head-tube angle69.7°
Seat-tube angle73.8°
Chainstay / rear center424 mm
Wheelbase1078 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.