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1995 GT RTS-2 · 1994 GT RTS-2

Specification1995 GT RTS-21994 GT RTS-2
Overview
Model year19951994
BrandGTGT
ModelRTS-2RTS-2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3228515149
Original MSRP$1,499.99$1,699.00
ColorsBall burnished aluminum—
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20"14.5", 16", 18", 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum6061 T6 aluminum top & down tubes; chromoly
ForkRock Shox Mag 21Rock Shox Mag 10
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire PlusShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano Deore LX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore LX
CranksetShimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teethShimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano HG-70
PedalsVictor VP-101 (clipless)Tioga Surefoot VI w/GT resin clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX leversShimano Deore LX w/Servo-Wave brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe Aheadset—
HandlebarBontrager Titec 170gGT Superlite alloy flat
Handlebar extensionsAlloy—
StemTrans-X Aheadset alloyGT Flip Flop IV heat-treated aluminum
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese railsVetta SL, manganese rails
SeatpostAlloy micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameterGT alloy micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX QR
RimsMavic 237, 32-holeMavic M230, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, double butted—
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples—
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlar26 x 2.10" Panaracer Hardcore Dart/Smoke Kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 GT RTS-21994 GT RTS-2
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center426 mm426.7 mm
Wheelbase1073 mm1077 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm45.7 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.