Santa Cruz Superlight LX/XT 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Santa Cruz
Model Superlight LX/XT
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Santa Cruz Superlight LX/XT Parts   
Available Sizes - Extra-large
- large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD-1.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX
Front: Shimano STX-RC Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager Red Label
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro Hell Bent XC
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite Or Titec Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset DL

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Santa Cruz Superlight LX/XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Sid XC

Other Specs of Santa Cruz Superlight LX/XT

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Anodized Blue
- Anodized Gray
- Sid Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Air Vanilla RC
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Bontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


Santa Cruz Superlight LX/XT bike review

Santa Cruz produced the Superlight LX/XT bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,245.00.
Superlight LX/XT bike is available in many sizes such as Extra-large , large , medium and small .
Santa Cruz Mountain bike Superlight LX/XT can be found in a few colors, among these colors Anodized Blue, Anodized Gray and Sid Blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Red Label, 32-hole. Santa Cruz equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Santa Cruz used 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Titec Enduro Hell Bent XC high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Superlight LX/XT to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore Lite or Titec aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Santa Cruz, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.