GT RTS-3 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | RTS-3 |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | GT RTS-3 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 |
| 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 Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 |
| Available colors | - Brushed - red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| 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 |
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GT produced the RTS-3 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.00.
RTS-3 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike RTS-3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Brushed and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. GT alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RTS-3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Sameness chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.