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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2004 GT Ruckus 2.0 and 2003 GT Ruckus 2.0.
- Equipment
2004 GT Ruckus 2.0 has 20 mm more front travel than 2003 GT Ruckus 2.0 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
2004 GT Ruckus 2.0
2003 GT Ruckus 2.0
Overview
Model Year
2004
2003
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Ruckus 2.0
Ruckus 2.0
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$750.00
$749.00
Colors
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Hollow point Gray
Sizes
S, M, L
S, M, L
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum
6061 T6 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi MZ Race, 100mm travel
Rock Shox Judy C, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ Hussefelt
TruVativ Hussefelt
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ ISIS DH
TruVativ ISIS spline
Rear Cogs
8-speed
8-speed
Chain
Shimano HG-72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano HG-72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
GT CNC Aluminum
GT CNC Aluminum
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Deore RapidFire levers
Shimano Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Deore RapidFire levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit XL-II
1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG-3
Handlebar
Syncros 6061 rise
Tioga DH
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Syncros hinged
Tioga Task Force
Saddle
SDG Grand Prix
SDG Grand Prix
Seatpost
Aluminum, 31.6mm diameter
Aluminum, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Disc
Shimano Disc
Rims
Syncros Big Box
Syncros Big Box
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB Weirwolf
Tioga Factory DH
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.