GT RTS-3 1996 VS Specialized EPIC 2003 specs comparison

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 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

Specialized Epic

General Infos

Model	Epic
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2003
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Color choice	- Gloss Black -Flo Red
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized Pro Roll-X
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid SD 5 Levers Avid Single Digit 3-R Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Deore Front: Specialized Stout
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Mavic X221
Spoke nipples type	Aluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel	14/16/15ga. Double-butted DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized M4 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized XC LowRise
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum Threadless
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES30
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Specialized Strong Arm
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Epic Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	80 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Skareb Comp

Other Specs of Specialized Epic

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Rear shock absorber	90 (millimeters) Travel Specialized BRAIN
Saddle seat	Specialized Body Geometry
Seat post extension	34.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum