Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 79582
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Lightning |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 79582 |
| Original MSRP | $1,850.00 |
| Colors | Ball-burnished |
| Sizes | 14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20" |
| Frame construction | Welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT/LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga DX2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Titec 6061 |
| Handlebar extensions | GT Cut Weld |
| Stem | Kore Lite |
| Saddle | WTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.8mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
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| Rims | Mavic X221, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 1.95" WTB EnduroRaptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
|---|---|
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1077 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 October 19, 2026.