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1995 GT RTS-2 · 1993 GT RTS-2

Specification1995 GT RTS-21993 GT RTS-2
Overview
Model year19951993
BrandGTGT
ModelRTS-2RTS-2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3228542404
Original MSRP$1,499.99$1,349.00
ColorsBall burnished aluminum—
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20"14.5, 16, 18, 19, 20
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum/chrome-moly
ForkRock Shox Mag 21Rock Shox Quadra
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire PlusShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
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, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"DID Super Shift
PedalsVictor VP-101 (clipless)Tioga Surefoot VI
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX leversShimano Deore LX brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe Aheadset—
HandlebarBontrager Titec 170gGT Alloy with Onza Alloy Bar Ends
Handlebar extensionsAlloy—
StemTrans-X Aheadset alloyGT Flip-Flop III Chromoly for Aheadset
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese railsGT Competition Leather
SeatpostAlloy micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameterGT Alloy
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 237, 32-holeMavic M231, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, double butted—
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples—
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlar26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 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 mm419.1 mm
Wheelbase1073 mm1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 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.