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1997 GT Pantera (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 62274

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGT
ModelPantera (01)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID62274
Original MSRP$960.00
ColorsBall burnished, blue
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSR Apex 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-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
StemKore Lite
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
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 / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.