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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. Identity & price

    1996 GT RTS-3 had an original MSRP $200 lower than 1994 GT RTS-3.

    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-3Size Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

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

1996 GT RTS-3Size Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear26.8 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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Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
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Specification
1994 GT RTS-3
1996 GT RTS-3
Overview
Model Year
1994
1996
Brand
GT
GT
Model
RTS-3
RTS-3
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,199.00
$999.00
Colors
—
Brushed, Red
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20"
14.5", 16", 18", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded aluminum
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
7005 aluminum / chromoly rear triangle
7005 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Quadra 10
RST 171B
Fork Material
—
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
—
Noleen, 2.5" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX SE
Shimano STX/Alivio
Shifters
Shimano STX SE Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Shimano STX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Special Edition STX
Shimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Special Edition STX
Shimano STX
Crankset
Shimano Special Edition STX HyperDrive-C, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
73mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG-70
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
1-piece alloy w/GT resin clips & straps
Victor VP-517S
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Special Edition STX brakes, levers
Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
1 1/8" threadless Tioga
Handlebar
GT alloy flat
GT alloy
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
GT Flip Flop III heat-treated chromoly
Sameness chromoly
Saddle
Vetta SL, manganese rails
GT MTB Racing
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust
Kalloy SP-263, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano STX SE
—
Rims
Bontrager, 32-hole
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Panaracer Hardcore Dart/Smoke
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
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
425 mm
Wheelbase
1074.4 mm
1076 mm
Fork offset / rake
45.7 mm
43.2 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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