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 |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 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 | Q and R Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X138 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-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-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR AP-36 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of GT Ricochet
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Atomic burst - slate grey |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails WTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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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.