1994 GT RTS 2

1994 · RTS

The Rockier the Better.

Go find the gnarliest trail, grab an RTS-2 and let rip.The RTS-2's unique Rocker Tuned Suspension design gives you all the advantages of suspension without unwanted frame flex and "pogo-sticking" of other suspension designs. This bike thrives on the rough stuff.

1994 GT Bicycles
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Description

The 1994 GT RTS 2 is a full-suspension mountain bike built around a USA-made 6061-T6 aluminium front triangle TIG pulse-welded to a chromoly rear triangle, with a Noleen piggyback adjustable coil-over shock handling rear suspension duties. A Rock Shox MAG10 long-travel fork manages the front end, and the oversize 1-1/8″ Tioga Aheadset headset keeps the steering precise.

Drivetrain equipment comes from Shimano’s Deore LX group, pairing 21-speed Rapid-Fire Plus shifters with anatomically sized triple chainrings. Mavic M-230 silver-anodised rims laced to 26-inch wheels and shod with Panaracer Kevlar-bead tires round out a mid-tier full-suspension build well suited to trail riding of the era.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
14.5″, 16″, 18″, 20″
Wheel size
26

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Aluminium, Chromoly
Frame
Handmade in the USA, Aluminium 6061-T6 Heat Treated Alloy, Tig Pulse Welded Front Triangle with Chromoly Rear Triangle, USA Made Noleen Piggyback Adjustable Oil Dampened Coil-Over Shock, 73mm Bottom Bracket Shell
Fork
Rock Shox MAG10 Long Travel

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano Deore LX Alloy 42/32/22 with Anatomically Sized Arms
Bottom bracket
Shimano Cartridge
Chain
Shimano HG70
Freewheel
Shimano HG70 11-28 7 Speed
Shifters
Shimano LX Rapid-Fire Plus 7 Speed Dual SIS
Pedals
Tioga Surefoot 6, Alloy Cage and Body/GT Nylon, Anatomically Sized
Derailleurs
Shimano LX 21-Speed

Wheels

Rims
Mavic M-230 Alloy 26x1.50 32h, Silver Anodised
Tires
Panaracer Hardcore Dart/Smoke 26X2.10 Kevlar Bead, Dark Blue Skinwall
Spokes
DT Double Butted, Stainless Steel
Hubs
Shimano LX QR Alloy with Rear Cassette, 32H

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
GT Superlite Alloy, Flat Bulged with Onza Alloy Bar-ends
Stem
GT Flip Flop IV Heat Treated Aluminium 1-1/8” Oversize “Aheadset” Type, Anatomically Sized
Grips
GT Racing Design, Kraton
Headset
Tioga 1-1/8” Oversize Alloy “Aheadset”, Sealed Mech
Saddle
Vetta SL with Manganese Rails
Seat post
Zoom Alloy Micro-Adjust
Seatpost clamp
Alloy with Alloy/Stainless Steel QR
Colour
Ball Burnished, Black

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano LX Cantilevers
Brake levers
Shimano LX Servo-Wave