My 1995 GT RTS-2 - Update

[Brettels]

Purchased this new back in 1995.

Currently fixing up and upgrading to a full XT Group Set.

Frame - 1995 GT RTS-2 7005 aluminum
Fork - 1996 Judy SL with White Bros Springs
Headset - 1 1/8" Dia-Compe Aheadset
Stem - Trans-X Aheadset alloy
Handlebar - Bontrager Titec 170g
Grips - Serfas Ergo Grips
Brakes - XT V Brakes M739
Cantilever cable hangers - NA
Brake Levers - Shimano XT
Shifters - Shimano XT
Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur - Shimano XT M737
Cassette - Shimano 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain - Shimano
Cranks - Shimano Deore XT M739
Chainrings - Shimano HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket - Shimano
Pedals - Shimano SPD 737
Quick Releases - Shimano Deore DX
Rims - Mavic 231 CD
Hubs - Shimano DX
Tyres - Maxxis Ranchero
Saddle - Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost - Alloy micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter
Weight - 13kg

 

[Pickle]

Time it came out of retirement then!
Nice.....very nice

 

[richwoodham]

Fantastic bike. I have one of these too - mine's not as yellow but I still love it.

 

[crankhead]

proper mint! i want one.. :mrgreen:

 

[speedplay]

lovely bike

Nice to see another rts user!!

 

[Pickle]

Nice to see another rts user!!

Unfortunately, if you read the top of this thread, this bad-boy has gone into retirement

Such a waste :cry:

 

[Eddie_The_Head]

And again another sexy GT RTS comes out from hiding lovely,lovely,lovely...... i will have to post mine again when i have finished upgrading it.Beautiful machine come on mate bring it out of retirement far too good to stop riding .Have a look at Jon's RTS-2 (GTRTS&AVALANCHE) seriously nice rig his one .

 

[Brettels]

My GT RTS-2

Thanks for the comments.

Its gone into retirement so I can fix it up.

Bushings need replacing on the rear pivots and the Forks dont even work.

Its been raced in five 24hr events with the last one only two weeks ago and now it needs a bit of love and care.

 

[Pickle]

Re: My GT RTS-2

Its been raced in five 24hr events with the last one only two weeks ago and now it needs a bit of love and care.

Well........on that basis than I can understand

 

[Brettels]

My GT RTS-2

After talking with my local mechanic, it looks like he has sourced some new parts for the JUDY SL's.

We are also on the hunt for a 8 speed XT Rear Derailleur.

I have also got some Mavic 231CD Wheels on Deore DX Hubs which I'll fit back on the bike.

Ive still got the original LX shifter/brake levels and cantilver brakes which I dont know if I'll put back on or just leave the XT V Brakes?

With all this, the GT should come out of reteirment!