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1997 18" GT Lightning Titanium Mountain Bike Frame in Natural Bead Blasted Finish - Tubing Made in the USA Chances are if your looking at this listing you know what this is......a GT LIGHTNING titanium mountain bike frame. Up for auction or BUY-IT-NOW one MINT condition 18" GT Lightning Titanium Hardtail Mountain Bike frame. There's demand for these...I know because I have people contacting me looking for GT Lightning frames on a regular basis. If this one is your size don't wait....hit the BUY-IT-NOW! The GT Lightning was produced two years 1997 and 1998 when titanium was the hot tubing. GT produced the Lightning as a complete bike with mid level spec to address the needs of their International distributors that wanted a lower priced GT titanium complete bike. The Lightning was produced in the same geometry as GT's always popular Xizang model. The frame made famous over the years by GT "Team Scream" members like Juliana Furtado, Rishi Grewal, Tom Rogers, Gerhard Zadrobilek, Susan DiBiase, Chantal Daucourt, David Baker and Marc Gullickson. This Lightning features GT's Triple Triangle frame design flawlessly TIG welded from USA made Sandvik 3AL/2.5V titanium tubing assembled in an evacuated welding chamber which assures absolutely perfect welds. GT’s have always been known for their durability, handling and climbing and this Lightning will not disappoint! A very forgiving ride that aluminum and steel can't match! Titanium is THE perfect mountain bike frame material...it's non corrosive! Make this one yours….BUY IT NOW! This frame hits the scales at a svelte 3lbs 5oz. This frame is in MINT condition with NO scratches not even on the drive side chain stay... I've included 12 pictures for your viewing so you can see how nice this frame truly is. If you should have questions please feel free to ask by clicking on the link at the upper right of the listing. This would be a great frame for someone 5'9" to 6'1" with 31-33.5 inseam or larger if you're seeking a frame with good clearance for “all mountain” riding. Maybe your like me...a little older now and that hardtail aluminum frame is just too stiff....titanium offers the forgiveness you need. Bottle boss bolts and bottom bracket cable guide are included...BUY-IT NOW! If you have always dreamed of owning a GT titanium frame...Complete the dream of your lifetime and ride a Lightning! Make this your next project bike in your stable. Please note this frame has v-brake / canti bosses in the rear. Please view my other listings. Frame Specifications: Tubing/Construction: GT Triple Triangle competition geometry TIG Pulse welded 3AL/2.5V USA made Sandvik Titanium tubing. Size: 18" from center of BB to the center of the top tube Head Tube Angle: 71.0 degrees Seat Tube Angle: 73.5 degrees Top Tube Length: 575mm Head Tube Length: 100mm (If using a suspension fork a steer tube of ~174mm is needed) Bottom Bracket Height: 298mm Chain Stay Length: 425 mm Head Tube Size: 1-1/8”
Bottom Bracket Width: 73mm Wheelbase Length: 1065mm Front Derailleur Size: 31.8mm Bottom Pull Clamp Type Rear Axle Spacing: 135mm OLN Seat Post Size: 27.2mm About the seller: I ride a GT Titanium myself...GT Fanatic and rider since 1988. 12 years as a retail bike store manager and five years in the bike industry as a purchasing and product manager for one of GT’s distributors. I encourage you to check my excellent feedback from those around the globe that have purchased other GT complete bikes and frames from me. Some are listed at the bottom of this listing. NOTE: If you are from a country with no shipping cost listed below you can still use the Buy It Now option....there is a link to select for me to send you an invoice with the shipping added. Do not do this until you have asked me to quote a shipping amount. International shipping and payment: I will ship this frame to most countries in Europe, Canada, Japan or New Zealand by USPS Priority Mail International with 6-10 day service. If you are in Europe, Canada, Japan or New Zealand use the calculator in the lower left corner of the listing to calculate the exact cost. Shipping Examples: to Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the European UK, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Spain including the Canary Islands, Belgium, Netherlands, Gibraltar, Greece is only US$54.50. To Hong Kong and Japan is only $60.75. New Zealand is only $71.65. If in China, South Korea or Australia please ask for a quote before bidding. Thanks! I can ship this frame to the following countries that allow packages with 108" combined length and girth but if your country does not appear in the shipping calculator at the bottom left of the listing contact me for a shipping quote before bidding: PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER LISTINGS AS ALWAYS GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING OR BUYING!
Some of my past frame and bike feedback: accurate description of item, fast shipping, good buying experience. Nov-18-08 AAA+++ Thanks Nice Frame Nov-18-08 Frame in perfect condition Nov-08-08 Quick shipping, great communication and item as described. $450 MTB Frame Nov-07-08 Top Quality Seller, Sent frame from US, Arrived on time, perfect condition A**** Nov-07-08 Excellent Ebayer. A+++++++++. Thanks!!!!!! Oct-25-08 Very nice frame, quick shipping ,Thanks! Oct-13-08 AS PROMISED, BEAUTIFUL, A++++++ THANK YOU!! Jul-10-08 JUST A VERY NICE PIECE OF ART. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Jun-14-08 TOTALLY PERFECT. HOPE TO DEAL WITH YOU AGAIN. May-13-08 As ever top service - if you are after a GT frame check this guy. May-07-08 Beautiful frame...immediate shipping...Thanks! Apr-03-08 tres bien parfait a refaire ++++ Dec-17-07 Nice Frame! Good Communication! Thanks. Sep-29-07 Very professional service. Top ebayer. And bike...just sweet. I will buy again May-24-07 A great item more than descripted. Generous to foreign buyers. Superfriendly. A+ Mar-10-07 gm = Absolute Top eBayer ..the best bike packing job I have EVER seen A1 Danke! Aug-11-06 Beautiful bike packed with conscientious heart and soul, great communication too Mar-07-06 |
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