GT Rapid Transit W/fenders 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Rapid Transit W/fenders
First production 1997
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories GT Rapid Transit w/fenders Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)
- 23 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c City Cross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Nexus Levers
Shimano Nexus Roller Brake and Shimano Altus Front Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus Roller Brake
Front: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya PX-645
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRB Design Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches)

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
Shimano Nexus
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus
Rear gear set 16 Teeth
7-speed Internal

GT Rapid Transit w/fenders Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeGT

Other Specs of GT Rapid Transit w/fenders

Component group setsShimano Nexus
Available colors - Green
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsSteel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT With Springs
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


GT Rapid Transit w/fenders bike review

GT produced the Rapid Transit w/fenders bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $510.00.
Rapid Transit w/fenders bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches), 23 (inches), womens 17 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
GT Commuter Rapid Transit w/fenders can be found in one single color which is Green.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c City Cross tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya PX-645, 36-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Nexus Roller brake/Shimano Altus front brakes, Shimano Nexus levers braking system and Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano Nexus Roller brake hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. RB design aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rapid Transit w/fenders to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Nexus, 38 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Nexus gear shift levers.