Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
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1997 GT LTS-5
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Overview
About this bike
1997 GT LTS-5 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly
- Fork Brand & Model
- RST 381M
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- GT Elastomer
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 GT LTS-5
- Component Group
- Shimano Alivio/AceraX
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Alivio MC12-C RapidFire Plus
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter
- Saddle
- WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
- Handlebar
- Kore Lite
- Handlebar Stem
- Aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tioga
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano AceraX
- Rims
- Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Steel cage, resin body w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Blue/yellow, red/yellow
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 14.5inch, 16inch, 18inch, 20inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.