Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 GT RTS-1

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,599.99
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"
Colors
Brushed
Archive ID
57969
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame Material6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockNoleen Piggyback, 2.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN71, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG71, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarTitec 140g
Handlebar ExtensionsOnza Raw
StemKore lite
SaddleVetta AT Transverse
SeatpostHsin Lung SP-41, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.00" Panaracer Smoke Magic
Wheel Size26" wheels

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