GT LIGHTNING 1997 VS Trek 3500 2006 specs comparison

GT Lightning 1997 comparison online with competitors

GT Lightning

General Infos
Model Lightning
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Apex 450
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Lightning Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of GT Lightning

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsVictor VP-103 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
With Kevlar Sides
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Trek 3500 2006 comparison online with competitors

Trek 3500

General Infos
Model 3500
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2006
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Color choice - Matte Medium Blue and Matte Navy
-Metallic Silver and Metallic Black
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 22.5 (inches)
- womens 13 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Bontrager Connection Trail
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum
Rims manufacturerMatrix 550
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHi-tensile
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsHi-tensile Steel
Headset sizeSealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
SR XCC-100
Gear shift leversShimano EF50
Rear gear set 13 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Trek 3500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-C051
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano TX50
Fork material Unicrown Crown
High-tensile Steel
Fork typeTrek

Other Specs of Trek 3500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNylon Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Sport
Seat post extensionBontrager


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