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1998 GT Timberline

Velopedia Archive ID 73122

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGT
ModelTimberline
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID73122
Original MSRP$449.00
ColorsAtomic burst, slate blue
Sizes12.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly
ForkGT
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSR/Suntour XR30, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage, resin body w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless sealed
HandlebarFlat
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 29.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1059 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.