GT Ricochet 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Ricochet
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT Ricochet Parts   
Available Sizes - 12.5 (inches) / 31.75 (cm)
- 12.5 (inches)
- 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 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 Q and R
Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR AP-36
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Ricochet Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of GT Ricochet

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Atomic burst
- slate grey
Weight Unspecified
Pedals details Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


GT Ricochet bike review

GT produced the Ricochet bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $679.00.
Ricochet bike is available in many sizes such as 12.5 (inches), 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Ricochet can be found in a few colors, among these colors Atomic burst and slate grey .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X138, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Kore Lite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Ricochet to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience SR AP-36, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.