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
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7000 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy
Handlebar extenderOnza Raw
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 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 width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of GT RTS-2

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano 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


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.