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1994 GT RTS-1 · 1993 GT RTS-1

Specification1994 GT RTS-11993 GT RTS-1
Overview
Model year19941993
BrandGTGT
ModelRTS-1RTS-1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID1514841283
Original MSRP$2,599.00$2,999.00
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"14.5, 16, 18, 19, 20
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumWelded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum6061 T-6 aluminum/chrome-moly
ForkRock Shox Mag 21Rock Shox Mag 21
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XTShimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
ShiftersShimano Deore XT Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear DisplayShimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XTR
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XTR
CranksetShimano Deore XT HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teethShimano XTR, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano HG-91Shimano CN-7401
PedalsShimano SPD (clipless)Shimano PD-M737 Clipless
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT w/Servo-Wave brakes, leversShimano XTR cantilevers brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarGT Superlite alloy flatGT Superlite Alloy
StemSyncros Cattlehead heat-treated aluminumGT Alloy Aheadset Style
SaddleVetta TT, tubular vanadium rails, leather coverGT Competition Leather
SeatpostGT alloy micro-adjustGT Alloy
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XT QRShimano XTR
RimsMavic M230, 32-holeMavic M231, 32-hole
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Hardcore Dart/Smoke KevlarPanaracer Dart kevlar
Rear tire—Panaracer Smoke kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1994 GT RTS-11993 GT RTS-1
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm424.2 mm
Wheelbase1077 mm1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake45.7 mm38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.