GT STS-1500 DS 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model STS-1500 DS
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT STS-1500 DS 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)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.85 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Front: 26 X 1.85 (inches) Tioga Edge
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Thermoplastic and aluminum
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionAstro 1.5 (inches) Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT STS-1500 DS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XL

Other Specs of GT STS-1500 DS

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Black carbon
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) and 5.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
GT Aluminum Micro-adjust


GT STS-1500 DS bike review

GT produced the STS-1500 DS bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,299.00.
STS-1500 DS bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 19.5 (inches).
GT Mountain bike STS-1500 DS can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black carbon .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.85" Tioga Edge tires and WTB stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X221, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used Carbon fiber thermoplastic/aluminum material for the frame. Astro 1.5" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this STS-1500 DS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore Lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 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.