GT Lightning 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Lightning |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | GT Lightning Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (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 type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR Apex 450 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of GT Lightning
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Available colors | - Satin |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-103 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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GT produced the Lightning bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,850.00.
Lightning bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Lightning can be found in one single color which is Satin.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. Kore Lite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Lightning to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience SR Apex 450, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 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.