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1998 GT LTS-1000 DS

Velopedia Archive ID 73977

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGT
ModelLTS-1000 DS
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID73977
Original MSRP$3,240.00
ColorsAcid Orange, ball-burnished
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Coupe Deluxe, 4.0"/5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD

Brakes

BrakesRock Shox disc front/Shimano Deore XT V-Brake rear brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB grease guard
HandlebarAzonic riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore Lite 3
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, chromoly rails
SeatpostKore Lite II, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Rock Shox, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X517, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube583 mm
Head-tube angle69.7°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center426 mm
Wheelbase1091 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 18, 2026.