Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 53929
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | BLT |
| Model | Basic Loaded Tour |
| Bicycle type | Touring |
| Archive ID | 53929 |
| Original MSRP | $1,000.00 |
| Colors | Dark blue |
| Sizes | 38 cm, 43 cm, 48 cm, 52 cm, 56 cm |
| Weight | 24 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Tange MTB chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Tange |
| Fork material | Tange Tandem chromoly, butted , unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN71, 107 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-180 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers |
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| Headset | 1" Shimano Deore LX |
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| Handlebar | Nitto drop alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Nitto, TIG-welded |
| Saddle | Specialized Prolong |
| Seatpost | SR TCO, 26.4 mm diameter |
| Rims | Sun Metal CR18 , 36-hole |
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| Spokes | Asahi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 38c Specialized Nimbus III |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 560 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1028.7 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 8, 2026.