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1998 GT STS-1000 DS

Velopedia Archive ID 79024

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGT
ModelSTS-1000 DS
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID79024
Original MSRP$3,399.00
ColorsBlack carbon
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 19.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionBonded
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite/aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Super Deluxe, 4.0"/5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull
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-M747 SPD

Brakes

BrakesRock Shox disc front/Shimano Deore XT V-Brake rear brakes, Shimano XTR 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 tube570 mm
Head-tube angle69.7°
Seat-tube angle73.8°
Chainstay / rear center424 mm
Wheelbase1080 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 19, 2026.