GT RTS-2 1996 VS Pivot FIREBIRD XT 2009 specs comparison
GT RTS-2
General InfosModel | RTS-2 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted7000 Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | GT Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Onza Raw |
Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN51 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
GT RTS-2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of GT RTS-2
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 2.5 (inches) TravelNoleen |
Saddle seat | Manganese RailsVetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-246 |

Pivot Firebird XT
General InfosModel | Firebird XT |
Manufacturer | Pivot |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Anodized Jet Black-Anodized Root Beer |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic LeversShimano XT Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6000 Triple Butted Hydroformed Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros Derived |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Syncros AM |
Headset size | 1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | 92 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XTR Internal |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Pivot Firebird XT Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 160 (millimeters) TravelFox 36 Float RC2 |
Other Specs of Pivot Firebird XT
Component group sets | Shimano XT |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 167 (millimeters) TravelFox Float |
Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Race |
Seat post extension | Syncros Derived |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its RTS-2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT RTS-2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Pivot Firebird XT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Pivot Firebird XT Mountain bike here