Bruce Gordon BLT (Basic Loaded Touring) 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Bruce Gordon
Model BLT (Basic Loaded Touring)
First production 1999
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Bruce Gordon BLT (Basic Loaded Touring) 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 M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Asahi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionNitto B115
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNitto
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Deore LX

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Bruce Gordon 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 Chromoly
Fork typeTange

Other Specs of Bruce Gordon BLT (Basic Loaded Touring)

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Candy Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals details Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Prolong Evolution
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


Bruce Gordon BLT (Basic Loaded Touring) bike review

Bruce Gordon produced the BLT (Basic Loaded Touring) bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,060.00.
BLT (Basic Loaded Touring) bike is available in many sizes such as 38cm (centimeters), 43cm (centimeters), 48cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters) and 56cm (centimeters).
Bruce Gordon Touring BLT (Basic Loaded Touring) can be found in one single color which is Candy Blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Avocet Cross tires and Asahi 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 M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bruce Gordon used Tange chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Nitto B115 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this BLT (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 Bruce Gordon, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.