1996 GT LTS 1

1996 · LTS

This is the "son of Team LTS" and with a papa like that you can be sure this kid will scream. The 1996 LTS-1 is a race-ready, complete XT rocket ship that will lead full suspension onto the X-C race courses of the world. This is a USA-made model that features the same chassis as the Team LTS with the brand new, fully adjustable, coil-over-oil rear Rock Shox; this combination provides 3.75 inches of travel. Complete race bike with GT design CNC hub set, full 24-speed Shimano XT componentry with the powerful new V-Brakes and V-Brake levers, Rock Shox Judy front fork, Mavic M-217 rims, Panaracer HardCore Dart and Smoke tires, Wheelsmith XL-15 spokes, Rock Shox Judy XL stem, Shimano M-535 pedals, and Vetta AT saddle.

1996 GT Bicycles
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Description

This is the “son of Team LTS” and with a papa like that you can be sure this kid will scream. The 1996 LTS-1 is a race-ready, complete XT rocket ship that will lead full suspension onto the X-C race courses of the world. This is a USA-made model that features the same chassis as the Team LTS with the brand new, fully adjustable, coil-over-oil rear Rock Shox; this combination provides 3.75 inches of travel. Complete race bike with GT design CNC hub set, full 24-speed Shimano XT componentry with the powerful new V-Brakes and V-Brake levers, Rock Shox Judy front fork, Mavic M-217 rims, Panaracer HardCore Dart and Smoke tires, Wheelsmith XL-15 spokes, Rock Shox Judy XL stem, Shimano M-535 pedals, and Vetta AT saddle.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Aluminium
Frame
LTS Design 6061-T6 double butted aluminum front and rear triangle with bolt-on derailleur hanger, with Rock Shox Super Deluxe rear shock
Fork
Rock Shox Judy XC long travel

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano Deore XT
Chain
Shimano XT
Freewheel
Shimano Deore XT 11-30T 8-speed
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT 8-speed RapidFire
Pedals
Shimano Clipless M-535
Front derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore XT

Wheels

Rims
Mavic 217 double-walled alloy rims with machined sidewalls and GT CNC front hub with titanium bolt, Wheelsmith XL-15 double butted spokes
Tires
Panaracer Dart and Smoke kevlar bead tires
Spokes
Wheelsmith XL-15 double butted
Front hub
GT CNC precision-sealed bearing hub with titanium bolt
Rear hub
GT CNC precision-sealed bearing hub with titanium bolt

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
New GT design Kraton
Stem
GT design aluminum clamp
Grips
GT Kraton
Headset
Tioga Alchemy sealed Aheadset
Saddle
Vetta AT with titanium rails
Seat post
Alloy quick release
Seatpost clamp
GT CNC quick release
Colour
Ball Burnished

Brakes

Brake levers
Shimano XT V-Brake