BLT Basic Loaded Tour 1996 Technical specs and features

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General specs of BLT Basic Loaded Tour bicycle

Brand	BLT
Model	Basic Loaded Tour
First production	1996
Bike category	Touring
Bike sub-category	Touring
Bike Pricing	See price on Amazon
Parts And Accessories	BLT Basic Loaded Tour Parts
Available Sizes	- 38 cm (centimeters) - 43 cm (centimeters) - 48 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Dia-Compe 287 Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Sun Metal CR18
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Asahi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials	Double-butted Tange MTB Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded Steel
Handlebar construction	Nitto Drop Alloy
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TIG-welded Nitto
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano Deore LX

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

BLT Basic Loaded Tour Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material	Butted Unicrown Crown Tange Tandem Chromoly
Fork type	Tange

Other Specs of BLT Basic Loaded Tour

Component group sets	Shimano Deore LX
Available colors	- Dark blue
Weight	24.0
Pedals details	Victor VP-180
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Prolong
Seat post extension	26.4 (millimeters) Diameter SR TCO

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BLT Basic Loaded Tour bike review

BLT produced the Basic Loaded Tour bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,000.00.
Basic Loaded Tour bike is available in many sizes such as 38 cm (centimeters), 43 cm (centimeters), 48 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters) and 56 cm (centimeters).
BLT Touring Basic Loaded Tour can be found in one single color which is Dark blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Specialized Nimbus III tires and Asahi stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CR18 , 36-hole. BLT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride BLT used Tange MTB chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Nitto drop alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Basic Loaded Tour to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Nitto, TIG-welded.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by BLT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.