Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
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1998 GT Forte Titanium
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Overview
About this bike
1998 GT Forte Titanium value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 3Al/2.5V titanium
- Fork Brand & Model
- GT Edge
- Fork Material
- Carbon fiber composite, aero crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 GT Forte Titanium
- Component Group
- Shimano 600 Ultegra
- Shift Levers
- Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
- Crankset
- Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-6500
- Rear Cogs
- 9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-6500, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra STI levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- GT aluminum micro-adjust
- Saddle
- GT, titanium rails
- Handlebar
- Profile Hammer
- Handlebar Stem
- Aluminum
- Headset
- 1inch Tange-Seiki Vantage
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano 600 Ultegra
- Rims
- Mavic Open SUP, 32-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- Colors
- Bead-blasted
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
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
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.