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1997 GT Tequesta

Original specifications: Shimano STX-RC drivetrain · 26" wheels · legacy reference geometry.

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Archive #69500
Model year
1997
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$600.00
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Colors
Chameleon, Red
Geometry
Legacy reference
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Identification clues

1997 archived details

Published colors
Chameleon, Red
Frame
Chromoly, butted
Original equipment
Shimano STX-RC

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Original buildChromoly, butted · Shimano STX-RC · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

14.5"16"18"20"22"

Published colors

ChameleonRed

Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded
Frame MaterialChromoly, butted
ForkGT
Fork MaterialChromoly, butted, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
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
StemAluminum
SaddleWTB SST
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano 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 · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1059 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes42/32/22T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.73:1 Highest3.82:1 Total range521%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear5.2 mph Highest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano

1/2 x 3/32"

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Front tire · Original
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
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Brake pads · Original
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes

Shimano Deore LX levers

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Saddle · Original
WTB SST
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Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano STX-RC
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Shifters · Original
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
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Seatpost · Original
Aluminum micro-adjust

26.8 mm diameter

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Front tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Drivetrain
8-speed
Seatpost diameter
26.8 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano · 73mm English
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: Welded · Fork: GT · Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano STX-RC · Shifters: Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano STX-RC · Crankset: SR Apex 350, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth · Chain: Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic 238, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Tioga · Handlebar: Kore Lite · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter · Saddle: WTB SST · Pedals: Steel cage, aluminum body w/clips & straps

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