GT RTS-2 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | RTS-2 |
| 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-2 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)- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 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 Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| 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 |
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GT RTS-2 bike review
GT produced the RTS-2 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,699.00.RTS-2 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike RTS-2 can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7000 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. GT alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RTS-2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.