Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 55864
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | GT |
| Model | RTS-2 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 55864 |
| Original MSRP | $1,699.00 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 14.5", 16", 18", 20" |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 7000 aluminum, double-butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Noleen, 2.5" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT/LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless) |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
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| Handlebar | GT alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Onza Raw |
| Stem | Kore lite |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-246, 27.0 mm diameter |
| Rims | Mavic 221, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 575 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.