Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1998 BLT Basic Loaded Touring w/racks

Touring bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,165.00
Sizes
38 cm, 43 cm, 48 cm, 52 cm, 56 cm
Colors
Blue
Weight
23
Archive ID
76865
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialTange chromoly, double-butted
ForkBLT
Fork Material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-180

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Shimano Deore LX
HandlebarNitto drop aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsN/A
StemNitto
SaddleSpecialized
SeatpostKalloy Laprade, 26.4mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsSun Rims CR18, 36-hole
SpokesAsahi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire700 x 38c Specialized Nimbus III
Wheel Size700c wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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