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2006 GT Ruckus DJ · 2008 GT Ruckus DJ

Specification2006 GT Ruckus DJ2008 GT Ruckus DJ
Overview
Model year20062008
BrandGTGT
ModelRuckus DJRuckus DJ
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1143413614
Original MSRP$1,099.99$1,199.99
ColorsNickel SilverBrown
SizesOne-sizeOne size fits all
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialGT Ruckus design, revised dirt Jump geometry, 6061 AL6061 aluminum
ForkManitou Stance Static, 100mmMarzocchi Dirt Jumper 2, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesiumSteel, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM, X-7 trigger typeSRAM X.5 Trigger
Front derailleurTruvativ BoxGuideMRP SB-3 roller guide
Rear derailleurSRAM SX-7, Med cage lengthSRAM X.7
CranksetTruvativ Hussefelt DH,, 36 teethFSA Gravity Maximus
Bottom bracketTruvativ Howitzer XRISIS Cartridge
Cassette—SRAM PowerGlide II
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000KMC Z9000
PedalsGT Alum Platform with cr-mo spindlesGT Alum Platform with cr-mo spindles
Brakes
BrakesHayes Sole, hydraulic disc, V6 160mm rotor brakes, Hayes Sole leversHayes Stroker Ryde w/V6 Rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" TH Mallet1 1/8" Mallet Aheadset
HandlebarTruvativ Hussefelt, AL 66, 50mm rise, 31.8OD.FSA Gravity Maximus OS Riser
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemTruvativ Hussefelt, 3D cold forged, 0 degree riseFSA Gravity Gap OS
SaddleSDG, FRD I-Beam, stitched coverSDG Bel Air ST I-Beam
SeatpostSDG, I-Beam, AL 6061, 25.4mm diameterSDG I-Beam
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Alloy, disc type, sealed bearing, 20mm through axle, Rear: Alloy, disc type, 9-speed cassette, 135mm spacing, nutted axleAlloy Disc Thru Axle
RimsSun Single Track SL-1, double wall, 36H, 36-holeWTB Speed Disc XL
SpokesStainless Steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) Straight GaugeStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipplesCP BrassCP Brass
Front tire26 x 2.40" Kenda Cortez26" WTB Prowler SS
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.