Bruce Gordon BLT 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Bruce Gordon
Model BLT
First production 2003
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Bruce Gordon BLT Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38 (cm)
- 17 (inches) / 43 (cm)
- 19 (inches) / 48 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Avocet Cross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 287 Levers
Shimano Deore LX Cantilever Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionNitto Drop
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNitto Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Deore LX

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Bruce Gordon BLT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeTange

Other Specs of Bruce Gordon BLT

Component group setsTouring Mix
Available colors - Dark Red
Weight 23.0
Pedals detailsAluminum Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvocet 15M
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Laprade


Bruce Gordon BLT bike review

Bruce Gordon produced the BLT bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,485.00.
BLT bike is available in many sizes such as 38cm (centimeters), 43cm (centimeters), 48cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters) and 56cm (centimeters).
Bruce Gordon Touring BLT can be found in one single color which is Dark Red.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Avocet Cross tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole. Bruce Gordon equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX cantilever brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bruce Gordon used Chromoly, butted material for the frame. Nitto Drop high strength material is used on the handlebar of this BLT to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Nitto chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Bruce Gordon, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end gear shift levers.