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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Gearing

    1994 GT RTS-2 has a 15% lower climbing ratio than 1993 GT RTS-2.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  2. Identity & price

    1993 GT RTS-2 had an original MSRP $350 lower than 1994 GT RTS-2.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1994 GT RTS-2Size Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

1993 GT RTS-2Size Legacy reference · 46/36/26T · 12–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.83:1Total range413%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.5 mphHighest gear26.9 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
1994 GT RTS-2
1993 GT RTS-2
Overview
Model Year
1994
1993
Brand
GT
GT
Model
RTS-2
RTS-2
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,699.00
$1,349.00
Colors
—
—
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20"
14.5, 16, 18, 19, 20
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded aluminum
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum top & down tubes; chromoly
7005 aluminum/chrome-moly
Fork
Rock Shox Mag 10
Rock Shox Quadra
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG-70
DID Super Shift
Pedals
Tioga Surefoot VI w/GT resin clips & straps
Tioga Surefoot VI
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX w/Servo-Wave brakes, levers
Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
GT Superlite alloy flat
GT Alloy with Onza Alloy Bar Ends
Stem
GT Flip Flop IV heat-treated aluminum
GT Flip-Flop III Chromoly for Aheadset
Saddle
Vetta SL, manganese rails
GT Competition Leather
Seatpost
GT alloy micro-adjust
GT Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX QR
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Mavic M230, 32-hole
Mavic M231, 32-hole
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Panaracer Hardcore Dart/Smoke Kevlar
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
426.7 mm
419.1 mm
Wheelbase
1077 mm
1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
45.7 mm
38.1 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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