BLT Basic Loaded Touring 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | BLT |
| Model | Basic Loaded Touring |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Touring |
| Bike sub-category | Touring |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | BLT Basic Loaded Touring 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 | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims 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 |
| Handlebar construction | Nitto Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | 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-UN52 |
| 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 Touring Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Tange MTB Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange |
Other Specs of BLT Basic Loaded Touring
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Blue |
| Weight | 25.0 |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-180 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized |
| Seat post extension | 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Aluminum |
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BLT Basic Loaded Touring bike review
BLT produced the Basic Loaded Touring bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,165.00.
Basic Loaded Touring 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 Touring can be found in one single color which is 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 Rims CR18, 36-hole. BLT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride BLT used Tange MTB chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Nitto aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Basic Loaded Touring to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Nitto.
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.
