GT RTS-3 1996 VS Schwinn MESA DS 2002 specs comparison

GT RTS-3 1996 comparison online with competitors

GT RTS-3

General Infos
Model RTS-3
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - red
-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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSameness Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRST 171B

Other Specs of GT RTS-3

Component group setsShimano STX and Alivio
Pedals detailsVictor VP-517S
Rear shock absorber 2.5 (inches) Travel
Noleen
Saddle seatGT MTB Racing
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


Schwinn Mesa DS 2002 comparison online with competitors

Schwinn Mesa DS

General Infos
Model Mesa DS
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Red and Black
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Aluminum Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSchwinn Mesa
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSchwinn Ride Tuned
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ X-Forge
Gear shift leversShimano EF-33-8
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Schwinn Mesa DS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-M330
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Judy TT

Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa DS

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals details Resin Body
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber 3.15 (inches) Travel
DNM MM-22
Saddle seatSchwinn MTB Comfort Padded
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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