The 1996 BLT Basic Loaded Tour is a 24 pound a touring bike with a steel and chromoly Tange MTB frame. The frame has a Dark Blue finish.
The Basic Loaded Tour is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1996 and costs $1,000 brand new. The Basic Loaded Tour is fully rigid.
Components
The Basic Loaded Tour comes with Shimano Deore LX components, including a tig-welded Nitto stem, a Shimano Deore LX headset and bar-end Shimano shifters.
Drivetrain
The Basic Loaded Tour has 8 speeds and has a Shimano Deore LX derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Specialized Nimbus III tires (622mm x 38mm) and Sun Metal CR18 rims.