Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
GT
1997 GT Palomar
Previous used estimate
$76 - $78
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 1997 GT Palomar
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All Palomar model years
2021$225 - $232▲ 197% vs. 1997
2020$164 - $169▲ 116% vs. 1997
2019$154 - $159▲ 103% vs. 1997
2018$135 - $139▲ 78% vs. 1997
2017$128 - $132▲ 69% vs. 1997
2016$111 - $114▲ 46% vs. 1997
2015$126 - $129▲ 66% vs. 1997
2014$115 - $118▲ 51% vs. 1997
2013$102 - $105▲ 34% vs. 1997
2012$102 - $105▲ 34% vs. 19971999$68 - $70▼ 10% vs. 19971997$76 - $78Currently viewingCompare Palomar models
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Overview
About this bike
1997 GT Palomar value depends on condition, original build, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Hubs
- Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: steel, nutted
- Component Rims
- Weinmann 4019, 32-hole
- Product Family
- Palomar
- Component Chain
- Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch multi-terrain
- Component Pedals
- Resin
- Component Saddle
- GT
- Component Headset
- 1inch
- Component Brakeset
- Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
- Component Cassette
- 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
- Component Crankset
- SR XR10 aluminum
- Component Seatpost
- Steel, 26.0 mm diameter
- Component Handlebar
- Steel
- Component Extensions
- Not included
- Component Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Component Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Component Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-170
- Component Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Component Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Bb Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano
- Component Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Component Component Group
- Shimano Tourney TY-30
- Component Fork Brand Model
- GT
- Component Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Component Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- GT
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Hubs
- Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: steel, nutted
- Rims
- Weinmann 4019, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch multi-terrain
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Group
- Shimano Tourney TY-30
- Brakeset
- Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-170
- Crankset
- SR XR10 aluminum
- Pedals
- Resin
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Chain
- Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Seatpost
- Steel, 26.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- GT
- Handlebar
- Steel
- Extensions
- Not included
- Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Headset
- 1inch
- Cassette
- 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.