VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 GT Palomar

Velopedia Archive ID 60411

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGT
ModelPalomar
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID60411
Original MSRP$240.00
ColorsBlack, green, purple
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkGT
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-30
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30
CranksetSR XR10 aluminum
Bottom bracketShimano
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1"
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleGT
SeatpostSteel, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum quick release, Rear: steel, nutted
RimsWeinmann 4019, 32-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" multi-terrain
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1068 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.