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1993 GT RTS-1 · 1995 GT RTS-1

Specification1993 GT RTS-11995 GT RTS-1
Overview
Model year19931995
BrandGTGT
ModelRTS-1RTS-1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID4128332284
Original MSRP$2,999.00$2,349.99
Colors—Ball burnished aluminum, ink blue/ball burnished aluminum
Sizes14.5, 16, 18, 19, 2014.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumWelded aluminum
Frame material6061 T-6 aluminum/chrome-moly6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Mag 21Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork material—Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano XTR Rapidfire PlusShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano XTR Rapidfire PlusShimano Deore XT RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano XTRShimano Deore XT Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTRShimano Deore XT
CranksetShimano XTR, 26/36/46 teethShimano Deore XT HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7401Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M737 CliplessOnza HO (clipless)
Brakes
BrakesShimano XTR cantilevers brakes, leversShimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" Tioga aheadset
HandlebarGT Superlite AlloyBontrager Titec 118g
Handlebar extensions—Alloy
StemGT Alloy Aheadset StyleTrans-X Aheadset alloy
SaddleGT Competition LeatherVetta TT Tri-Shock, vanadium rails
SeatpostGT AlloyAlloy micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano XTRShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic M231, 32-holeMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
Spokes—Ritchey stainless steel, 2.0 mm double butted
Spoke nipples—Alloy nipples
Front tirePanaracer Dart kevlar26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlar
Rear tirePanaracer Smoke kevlar—
Wheel size—26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 GT RTS-11995 GT RTS-1
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm426 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm1076 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm41.1 mm

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