Iron Horse DS 1997 VS GT RTS-2 1996 specs comparison
Iron Horse DS
General InfosModel | DS |
Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Maroon and black |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 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 Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Formula OV 31 Q and R |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB SpeedMaster |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Oversize 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Iron Horse DS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Iron Horse DS
Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC and Alivio |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel RST 22 |
Saddle seat | Iron Horse Racing |
Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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) |
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 Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted 7000 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) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-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 Crown Magnesium |
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) Travel Noleen |
Saddle seat | Manganese Rails Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-246 |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Iron Horse provided us with the latest version of its DS bike manual
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- Get your GT RTS-2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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