GT STS-2 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model STS-2
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT STS-2 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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsThermoplastic and aluminum
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderGT Cut Weld
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT STS-2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy C

Other Specs of GT STS-2

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Available colors - Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless
Rear shock absorberRock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
With Kevlar Sides
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


GT STS-2 bike review

GT produced the STS-2 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,708.00.
STS-2 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike STS-2 can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used Thermoplastic/aluminum material for the frame. Kore Lite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this STS-2 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-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.