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
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSameness Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRST 171B

Other Specs of GT RTS-3

Component group setsShimano STX and Alivio
Available colors - Brushed
- red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-517S
Rear shock absorber 2.5 (inches) Travel
Noleen
Saddle seatGT MTB Racing
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


GT RTS-3 bike review

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.