GT RTS-1 1996 Technical specs and features

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General specs of GT RTS-1 bicycle

Brand	GT
Model	RTS-1
First production	1996
Bike category	Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category	Mountain With Dual Suspension
Bike Pricing	See price on Amazon
Parts And Accessories	GT RTS-1 Parts
Available Sizes	- 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm) - 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Smoke Magic
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith XL-15 Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials	Double-butted 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	Welded Aluminum
Handlebar construction	Titec 140g
Handlebar extender	Onza Raw
Handlebar stem details	Kore Lite
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG71
Bottom bracket shell width	73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

GT RTS-1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of GT RTS-1

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT
Available colors	- Brushed
Weight	Not Available
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorber	2.5 (inches) Travel Noleen Piggyback
Saddle seat	Vetta AT Transverse
Seat post extension	27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Hsin Lung SP-41

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GT RTS-1 bike review

GT produced the RTS-1 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,599.99.
RTS-1 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike RTS-1 can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Panaracer Smoke Magic tires and Wheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Titec 140g high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RTS-1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG71 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.