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1997 GT STS-2

Velopedia Archive ID 68500

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGT
ModelSTS-2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID68500
Original MSRP$2,708.00
ColorsBlack
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionBonded
Frame materialThermoplastic/aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy C
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Coupe Deluxe

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga
HandlebarKore Lite
Handlebar extensionsGT Cut Weld
StemKore Lite
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle69.7°
Seat-tube angle73.8°
Chainstay / rear center424 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 October 20, 2026.