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    MSRP
    $355
    $355
    $420
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    SteelSteelAluminum
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″26″27.5″
    Brakes
    RimRimRim
    Groupset
    Tourney, ShimanoTourney, ShimanoTourney, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    3 × 73 × 73 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm80mm80mm
    Brand Site

    gtbicycles.com

    gtbicycles.com

    gtbicycles.com

    Summary
    The GT Palomar, GT Palomar Ladies, and GT Palomar Al are all hardtail crosscountry bikes with modest components and rim brakes. The Palomar Ladies has 26″ aluminum wheels, while the Palomar Al has an aluminum frame.
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    25 mph

    Palomar

    23 mph

    Palomar Ladies

    25 mph

    Palomar Al

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Hi-Tensile Steel Triple Triangle™ Frame, w/ 1 1/8" Head Tube

    Hi-Tensile Steel Step Thru Frame, w/ 1 1/8" Head Tube 26" design

    6061-T6 Aluminum Triple Triangle™ Frame, w/ Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, and 1 1/8" Head Tube27.5 Design

    Fork

    All Terra CH-565, 80mm, Coil

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    All Terra CH-565, 80mm, Coil

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    All Terra CH-565, 80mm, Coil

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge Sealed

    Cartridge Sealed

    Cartridge Sealed

    Headset

    1 1/8" Ahead

    1 1/8" Ahead

    1 1/8" Ahead

    Stem

    Alloy Ahead

    Alloy Ahead

    Alloy Ahead

    Handlebar

    GT All Terra Steel Riser, 20mm rise, 6° rise, 620mm

    GT All Terra Steel Riser, 20mm rise, 6° rise, 620mm

    GT All Terra Alloy Riser, 20mm rise, 6° rise, 620mm

    Saddle

    GT MTB

    GT MTB

    GT MTB

    Seatpost

    Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2 x 300mm

    Alloy Micro Adjust 28.6 x 300mm

    Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2 x 300mm

    Pedals

    Low Profile Platform

    Low Profile Platform

    Low Profile Platform

    Grips

    GT Statement logo grips

    GT Statement logo grips

    GT Statement logo grips

    Groupset
    Crank

    Shimano, 42/34/24

    Shimano, 42/34/24

    Shimano, 42/34/24

    Shifters

    Shimano EF41 Easyfire, 3x7

    Shimano EF41 Easyfire, 3x7

    Shimano EF41 Easyfire, 3x7

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 14-34, 7-speed

    Sunrace, 14-34, 7-speed

    Sunrace, 14-34, 7-speed

    Chain

    KMC Z51, 7-speed

    KMC Z51, 7-speed

    KMC Z51, 7-speed

    Brakes

    Linear Pull

    Linear Pull

    Linear Pull

    Brake Levers

    Alloy

    Alloy

    Alloy

    Wheels
    Rims

    All Terra double wall, 32h

    All Terra double wall, 32h

    All Terra double wall, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Alloy QR front, Alloy Freewheel QR rear

    Alloy QR front, Alloy Freewheel QR rear

    Alloy QR front, Alloy Freewheel QR rear

    Tires

    Kenda Knobby Tread, 27.5 x 2.1"

    All Terra, 26 x 2.1"

    Kenda Knobby Tread, 27.5 x 2.1"

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