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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2003 Bruce Gordon BLT had an original MSRP $125 lower than 2004 Bruce Gordon BLT.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2003 Bruce Gordon BLT
2004 Bruce Gordon BLT
Overview
Model Year
2003
2004
Brand
Bruce Gordon
Bruce Gordon
Model
BLT
BLT
Bicycle Type
Touring
Touring
Original MSRP
$1,485.00
$1,610.00
Colors
Dark Red
Red Wine
Sizes
38cm, 43cm, 48cm, 52cm, 56cm
38cm, 43cm, 48cm, 52cm, 56cm
Weight
23 lb
23 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly, butted
Chromoly, butted
Fork
Tange
Tange
Fork Material
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Touring Mix
Touring Mix
Shifters
Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end
Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-ES51, 121mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum platform
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX cantilever brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers
Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Shimano Deore LX
1" Shimano Deore LX
Handlebar
Nitto Drop
Nitto Drop
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Nitto chromoly
Nitto chromoly
Saddle
Avocet 15M
Avocet 15M
Seatpost
Laprade, 26.6mm diameter
Laprade, 26.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c Avocet Cross
700 x 38c Avocet Cross
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
72°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
450 mm
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Wheelbase
1075 mm
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Fork offset / rake
50 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.