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2003 Bruce Gordon BLT

Original specifications: Shimano Deore LX · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels · 23 lb published weight.

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Archive #39125
Model year
2003
Category
Touring
Original MSRP
$1,485.00
Sizes
38cm, 43cm, 48cm, 52cm, 56cm
Colors
Dark Red
Weight
23 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference
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Identification clues

2003 archived details

Published colors
Dark Red
Frame
Chromoly, butted
Original equipment
Touring Mix

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Original buildChromoly, butted · Touring Mix · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

38cm43cm48cm52cm56cm

Published colors

Dark Red

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialChromoly, butted
ForkTange
Fork Material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupTouring Mix
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace bar-end
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum platform

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX cantilever brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Shimano Deore LX
HandlebarNitto Drop
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemNitto chromoly
SaddleAvocet 15M
SeatpostLaprade, 26.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsSun Rims CR18, 36-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire700 x 38c Avocet Cross
Wheel Size700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube586 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center450 mm
Wheelbase1075 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1 Highest4.00:1 Total range582%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear5.1 mph Highest gear29.4 mph

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.

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-HG72

1/2 x 3/32"

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Front tire · Original
700 x 38c Avocet Cross Replacement search: 700cx38 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
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Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano BB-UN52

110mm spindle

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Crankset · Original
Shimano Deore LX

22/32/44 teeth

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Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore LX SGS
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Shifters · Original
Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end
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Seatpost · Original
Laprade

26.6mm diameter

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Headset · Original
1" Shimano Deore LX
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Hubs · Original
Shimano Deore LX
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.

Front tire
700 x 38c Avocet Cross
Drivetrain
9-speed
Seatpost diameter
26.6 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Tange · 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Touring Mix · Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace 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, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX cantilever brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole · Hubs: Shimano Deore LX · Front tire: 700 x 38c Avocet Cross

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Shimano Deore LX · Handlebar: Nitto Drop · Stem: Nitto chromoly · Seatpost: Laprade, 26.6mm diameter · Saddle: Avocet 15M · Pedals: Aluminum platform

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