GT LTS-3 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model LTS-3
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT LTS-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 Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX Suspension
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
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
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 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Apex 350
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT LTS-3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of GT LTS-3

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Ball burnished
- ball burnished and grey
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberRock Shox Deluxe
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
With Kevlar Sides
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


GT LTS-3 bike review

GT produced the LTS-3 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,300.00.
LTS-3 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike LTS-3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball burnished and ball burnished and grey .
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 Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Kore Lite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this LTS-3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience SR Apex 350, 22/32/42 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-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.