Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 76865
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | BLT |
| Model | Basic Loaded Touring w/racks |
| Bicycle type | Touring |
| Archive ID | 76865 |
| Original MSRP | $1,165.00 |
| Colors | Blue |
| Sizes | 38 cm, 43 cm, 48 cm, 52 cm, 56 cm |
| Weight | 23 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Tange chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Blt |
| Fork material | 4130 chromoly, 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 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 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 aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Nitto |
| Saddle | Specialized |
| Seatpost | Kalloy Laprade, 26.4mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Rims | Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole |
| 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 | 585 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 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 September 22, 2026.