Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1996 GT RTS-2 · 1995 GT RTS-2
| Specification | 1996 GT RTS-2 | 1995 GT RTS-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1996 | 1995 |
| Brand | GT | GT |
| Model | RTS-2 | RTS-2 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 55864 | 32285 |
| Original MSRP | $1,699.00 | $1,499.99 |
| Colors | Brushed | Ball burnished aluminum |
| Sizes | 14.5", 16", 18", 20" | 14.5", 16", 18", 20" |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum | Welded aluminum |
| Frame material | 7000 aluminum, double-butted | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Quadra 21R | Rock Shox Mag 21 |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Noleen, 2.5" travel | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT/LX | Shimano Deore LX |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm | Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth | Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle | — |
| BB shell width | 73mm English | — |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32" | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless) | Victor VP-101 (clipless) |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 | 1 1/8" Dia-Compe Aheadset |
| Handlebar | GT alloy | Bontrager Titec 170g |
| Handlebar extensions | Onza Raw | Alloy |
| Stem | Kore lite | Trans-X Aheadset alloy |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-246, 27.0 mm diameter | Alloy micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | — | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims | Mavic 221, 32-hole | Mavic 237, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted | Stainless steel, double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar | 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 1996 GT RTS-2 | 1995 GT RTS-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 mm | 1073 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.