GT LTS-1000 DS 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model LTS-1000 DS
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT LTS-1000 DS 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)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Rock Shox Disc Front and Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Rock Shox
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionAzonic Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite 3
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Grease Guard

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT LTS-1000 DS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XL

Other Specs of GT LTS-1000 DS

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Acid Orange
- ball-burnished
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) and 5.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kore Lite II


GT LTS-1000 DS bike review

GT produced the LTS-1000 DS bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,240.00.
LTS-1000 DS bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike LTS-1000 DS can be found in a few colors, among these colors Acid Orange and ball-burnished .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar tires and WTB stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Rock Shox disc front/Shimano Deore XT V-Brake rear brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: Rock Shox, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Azonic riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this LTS-1000 DS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore Lite 3.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.