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1998 GT STS-Lobo DH

Velopedia Archive ID 79332

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGT
ModelSTS-Lobo DH
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID79332
Original MSRP$4,999.00
ColorsBlack carbon
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionBonded
Frame materialCarbon fiber thermoplastic/aluminum
ForkRock Shox Boxxer Pro
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Coupe Deluxe Yank, 6.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurAdventure Components chainguide, chain retention device
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
CranksetAdventure Components, 46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M636 SPD

Brakes

BrakesHope Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hope Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB grease guard
HandlebarWorld Force
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore B-52
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, chromoly rails
SeatpostKore Elite II, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsHope Technology
RimsMavic D 521, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.3mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.20" Michelin Wild Gripper
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube549 mm
Head-tube angle67.7°
Seat-tube angle61°
Wheelbase1081 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.