1988 GT Rapid Transit 12

1988 · Rapid

Buses and subways are great people movers, but fun-loving individuals prefer a more exciting form of rapid transit. GT's 6 and 12-speed Rapid Transit multi-purpose bicycies turn daily excursions into the ride of your life. Araya alloy rims and ATB tires roll swittly over city streets and rustic country trails. Our sturdy multipurpose frameset with Unicrown fork is designed to meet the rigors of your every cycling demand.

1988 GT Bicycles
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Description

Buses and subways are great people movers, but fun-loving individuals prefer a more exciting form of rapid transit. GT’s 6 and 12-speed Rapid Transit multi-purpose bicycles turn daily excursions into the ride of your life. Araya alloy rims and ATB tires roll swiftly over city streets and rustic country trails. Our sturdy multi-purpose frameset with Unicrown fork is designed to meet the rigors of your every cycling demand.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
18", 20", 22", 18.5" Ladies
Head tube angle
69.5
Seat tube angle
72

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Chromoly, Hi-Ten Steel
Frame
Ishiwata Chromoly Seat Tube, Hi-Tensile Steel throughout, Forged Dropouts, Brazed-On Water Bottle Mounts, Cable Guides and Stops, Reinforcement Sleeve at Top and Bottom of Head Tube
Fork
Unicrown with 1¼" Round-Oval-Round Blades, Hi-Tensile Steel with Forged Dropouts, Painted

Drivetrain

Crankset
SR CTC-7626 BL2 48/38T w/170mm Arms, Black Chainguard
Bottom bracket
Sealed Mech, w/Japanese Axle, w/Chromo Axle, Black
Chain
SunTour Alpha SR CTC-7626 BL2 48/38T w/170mm Arms, Black Chainguard
Freewheel
SunTour SL-3040 Alpha, 14-28T, 6-Speed, Brown
Shifters
SunTour Alpha, w/IFC and Friction Modes
Pedals
Victor Nylon Platform w/Chromo Axle, Black
Derailleurs
SunTour Allegro Front, SunTour Alpha 2000 IFC Rear
Rear derailleur
SunTour Alpha 2000 derailleur with Accoshift

Wheels

Rims
Araya MP-22 Alloy, Silver Anodized, 26 x 1.50
Tires
Cheng Shin C-843, 26 x 1.50, Skinwall
Spokes
UCP
Hubs
Jou Yu Alloy Small Flange Sealed Mech QR Front, Black, Small Flange Rear, Anodized

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
Steel, 80mm Rise, Satin Finish
Stem
ATB Style, Alloy, Painted
Headset
TH-305 Sealed Mech, CP
Saddle
GT All Terra, Polyurethane w/Springs and Molded
Colour
White

Brakes

Brakes
Chang Star 881 Cantilever w/382 ATB Levers and Heavy Duty Brake Wire w/Springs