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1998 GT Windstream

Original specifications: Shimano Altus · 7-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels.

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Archive #73919
Model year
1998
Category
City & Commuter
Original MSRP
$272.00
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"
Colors
Frost green Metallic, Gloss black, Sonoma red
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1998 archived details

Published colors
Frost green Metallic, Gloss black, Sonoma red
Frame
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Original equipment
Hybrid Mix

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Original buildChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel · Hybrid Mix · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

7 sizes · 3 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

14"16"18"20"22"womens 16"womens 18"

Published colors

Frost green MetallicGloss blackSonoma red

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkGT
Fork MaterialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupHybrid Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front DerailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano Altus
CranksetShimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom BracketSealed cartridge
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" sealed
HandlebarAluminum, rise
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleGT Dual Density
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & Tires

HubsFormula aluminum, Q/R
RimsAraya PX-645, 36-hole
SpokesUCP, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire700 x 40c multi-terrain
Wheel Size700c wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build48/38/28T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1 Highest4.36:1 Total range436%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear7.4 mph Highest gear32.3 mph

Uses front tire 700C×40; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-UG30

1/2 x 3/32"

Front tire · Original
700 x 40c multi-terrain Replacement search: 700cx40 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Crankset · Original
Shimano Tourney TY-30

28/38/48 teeth

More parts (2)Fewer parts
Front derailleur · Original
Shimano Tourney TY-30

bottom-pull

Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Altus

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Front tire
700 x 40c multi-terrain
Drivetrain
7-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
Sealed cartridge
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: GT · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Archived: Group: Hybrid Mix · Shifters: Grip Shift MRX-170 · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus · Crankset: Shimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-UG30, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Araya PX-645, 36-hole · Hubs: Formula aluminum, Q/R · Front tire: 700 x 40c multi-terrain

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" sealed · Handlebar: Aluminum, rise · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust · Saddle: GT Dual Density · Pedals: Resin

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