Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 74243
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | GT |
| Model | Backwoods |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 74243 |
| Original MSRP | $621.00 |
| Colors | Billet, black |
| Sizes | 12.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 7000 aluminum, butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy S |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX |
| Crankset | SR/Suntour XR30, 24/34/46 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga |
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| Handlebar | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Alivio |
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| Rims | Mavic X138, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
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| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1070 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.