Giant VT 3 2005 VS GT RTS-3 1996 specs comparison

Giant VT 3
General InfosModel | VT 3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Charcoal and Silver -Silver and Team Blue |
Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-1 Levers Avid CPS Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 90 - 120 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Manitou Black Comp |
Other Specs of Giant VT 3
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Manitou Swinger Air SPV |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
GT RTS-3
General InfosModel | RTS-3 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- red -Brushed |
Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano STX Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | GT Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Sameness Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
GT RTS-3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST 171B |
Other Specs of GT RTS-3
Component group sets | Shimano STX and Alivio |
Pedals details | Victor VP-517S |
Rear shock absorber | 2.5 (inches) Travel Noleen |
Saddle seat | GT MTB Racing |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-263 |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its VT 3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant VT 3 Mountain bike here
- Get your GT RTS-3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT RTS-3 Mountain bike here