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1995 GT RTS-1 · 1993 GT RTS-1

Specification1995 GT RTS-11993 GT RTS-1
Overview
Model year19951993
BrandGTGT
ModelRTS-1RTS-1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3228441283
Original MSRP$2,349.99$2,999.00
ColorsBall burnished aluminum, ink blue/ball burnished aluminum—
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 Judy XCRock Shox Mag 21
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XTShimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire PlusShimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano 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 CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-7401
PedalsOnza HO (clipless)Shimano PD-M737 Clipless
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano Deore XT leversShimano XTR cantilevers brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Tioga aheadset—
HandlebarBontrager Titec 118gGT Superlite Alloy
Handlebar extensionsAlloy—
StemTrans-X Aheadset alloyGT Alloy Aheadset Style
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, vanadium railsGT Competition Leather
SeatpostAlloy micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameterGT Alloy
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XTShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-holeMavic M231, 32-hole
SpokesRitchey stainless steel, 2.0 mm double butted—
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples—
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlarPanaracer Dart kevlar
Rear tire—Panaracer Smoke kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 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 mm424.2 mm
Wheelbase1076 mm1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake41.1 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.