GT Windstream 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Windstream
First production 1998
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories GT Windstream 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 tire700 X 40c Multi-terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya PX-645
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
UCP

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Sealed

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG30
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

GT Windstream Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeGT

Other Specs of GT Windstream

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Frost green Metallic
- Gloss black
- Sonoma red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT Dual Density
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


GT Windstream bike review

GT produced the Windstream bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $272.00.
Windstream 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 Windstream can be found in a few colors, among these colors Frost green Metallic, Gloss black and Sonoma red .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 40c multi-terrain tires and UCP 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 Formula aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Aluminum, rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Windstream to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 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.