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1994 GT RTS-2 · 1993 GT RTS-2

Specification1994 GT RTS-21993 GT RTS-2
Overview
Model year19941993
BrandGTGT
ModelRTS-2RTS-2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID1514942404
Original MSRP$1,699.00$1,349.00
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20"14.5, 16, 18, 19, 20
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumWelded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum top & down tubes; chromoly7005 aluminum/chrome-moly
ForkRock Shox Mag 10Rock Shox Quadra
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
ShiftersShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear DisplayShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
CranksetShimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teethShimano Deore LX, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano HG-70DID Super Shift
PedalsTioga Surefoot VI w/GT resin clips & strapsTioga Surefoot VI
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX w/Servo-Wave brakes, leversShimano Deore LX brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarGT Superlite alloy flatGT Alloy with Onza Alloy Bar Ends
StemGT Flip Flop IV heat-treated aluminumGT Flip-Flop III Chromoly for Aheadset
SaddleVetta SL, manganese railsGT Competition Leather
SeatpostGT alloy micro-adjustGT Alloy
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LX QRShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic M230, 32-holeMavic M231, 32-hole
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Hardcore Dart/Smoke Kevlar26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1994 GT RTS-21993 GT RTS-2
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm419.1 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.