GT Slipstream 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Slipstream |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | City Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | GT Slipstream Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm) - 22 (inches) - womens 16 (inches) - womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Multi-terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Altus Front: Shimano Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Araya PX-645 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Sealed |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG30 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Altus |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
GT Slipstream Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Shimano Altus Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | GT |
Other Specs of GT Slipstream
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Available colors | - Dark Pine Metallic - Glacier Blue |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | GT Dual Density |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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GT produced the Slipstream bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $315.00.
Slipstream bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 18 (inches).
GT Commuter Slipstream can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark Pine Metallic and Glacier Blue .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 40c multi-terrain tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya PX-645, 36-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Front: Shimano aluminum, Rear: Shimano Altus hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Aluminum, rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Slipstream to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG30 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.