1994 GT RTS 1 - Finished.....For Now :-)

Hi Folks,

Only my second real build so be kind....

This is the newest addition to the stable. She's a 1994 GT RTS 1 frame, 19'', made in America and is anodized black - came from a forum member here. Although she is a 1994 (serial confirms this) she comes with 1996 edition decals. Haven't made up my mind what to do with these yet.

I got the frame for a very reasonable price and decided to build her up with parts I already have to get a feel for the bike then may go more "period correct"

Anyhoo hope you like......






Spec:

Frame: GT RTS 1 1994

Fork: Marzocchi Z4 Coil (63mm travel) 1997

Headset: Onza Mongo
Stem: Syncros
Handlebar: Kore (Flat)
Grips: Sram

Brakes: Avid 25
Brake Pads: Avid
Brake Cables: Shimano
Brake Levers: Avid SD 1.9L

Shifters: Gripshift Xrays (clear)
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano HG70 (8SP)
Chain: Shimano HG70
Cranks: STX-RC
Crank Bolts: Stainless Steel
Chainrings: STX-RC
Chainring bolts: Stainless Steel
Bottom Bracket: UN71
Pedals: Odyssey Shark Tooth (Not staying)

Hub Skewers: A to Z Ti
Rims: R: Mavic F: Spinergy Spox R1
Hubs: R: STX-RC F: Spinergy Spox R1
Nipples: Stainless Steel
Spokes: Stainless Steel
Tyres: Ritchey

Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Ti
Seatpost: Currently a brand x post but I have a nice TI USE post
Seatpost Binder: GT


Even has the brake rocker - and before you ask no you can't have it! (its currently zip tied to the frame)




Mark

Nice starting point.

Front wheel looks good, do you have a matching pair?

I think with those forks you could accent the blue, ie replace the yellow/red decals with blue and then get a blue Flite, grips etc

Looks , Is it me or does it look super long?

Cheers for the comments.

Not a big colour person when it comes to bikes - had thought about de-decaling it and going stealth

Don't have a matching rear but was thinking a nice blue hope hub.

Daj, I think its the lack of proportion that makes it look long When its fitted with cranks I think it will look better.

As sad as I am to say at this stage, we don't have a bond yet

Maybe after the first full ride

All you need is some blue grips!

Nice looking build

I finally took my RTS out for its first ride yesterday, and I love it! Comfy all day type ride, you'll bond with it no worries!!!

New Pics

it would have had a nice syncros post in it if you got back to me.

v nice

It just needs matching wheels

Apologies Doug, I've been manic with things since before Chrismas - mainly getting married I take it the post has gone now?

Again apologies

How is your RTS coming along?