👋 New here: GT LTS 1996. Advice welcome!

[bikeworkshop]

This mid 90s bike the owner would have fitted vs as soon as they were available.
I saw no cantis at the mtb race start line by 97, but the LTS was still looking good and performing well - so it's a period correct upgrade

 

[d8mok]

Would you be able to send me a pic in direct message?

 

[getoutofbed]

How much would you like for it?

 

[sam_white]

Wow - core memory unlocked. Gettagrip. Watching this I must have been no older than 5 years old.

The frame number is 001964100LTS 18
Where does it need to be shared?

Just on here is ideal Did you post a bottom bracket photo then delete it??

That looks like an unusual, but genuine number to me. I suspect it was US built like the Zaskars, as it isn't an Asian format number - it's also the first I've seen like that. @kingoffootball

 

[d8mok]

Just on here is ideal Did you post a bottom bracket photo then delete it??

That looks like an unusual, but genuine number to me. I suspect it was US built like the Zaskars, as it isn't an Asian format number - it's also the first I've seen like that. @kingoffootball

This is the correct format for a USA made LTS.

January 1996 in a 18 inch.

 

[kingoffootball]

Just on here is ideal Did you post a bottom bracket photo then delete it??

That looks like an unusual, but genuine number to me. I suspect it was US built like the Zaskars, as it isn't an Asian format number - it's also the first I've seen like that. @kingoffootball

I have this recorded from another thread - I have one other recorded with the 00 start but no idea why they appear to have one more 0 than necessary.

 

[d8mok]

I have this recorded from another thread - I have one other recorded with the 00 start but no idea why they appear to have one more 0 than necessary.

I’ve had quite a few LTS1 and DH and from memory they’ve had the 00 start but couldn’t say for sure as it’s from memory.

My 97 LTS 1 that I currently have does have that format for sure though.

 

[kingoffootball]

I’ve had quite a few LTS1 and DH and from memory they’ve had the 00 start but couldn’t say for sure as it’s from memory.

My 97 LTS 1 that I currently have does have that format for sure though.

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Thank you, that's very helpful. I think the other one I have recorded is a US-built RTS, so would make sense for all those to follow the same format - even if different from the Zaskars.

I've added that one to my list - hope that's alright but tell me if you would prefer me to remove it.

 

[d8mok]

My 93 (the first year) RTS is below. I’ve seen the later 94/95 ones with 00 start as well as STS too.

 

[Nothin-fancy]

I dig that bike. Have you been on r/xbiking? I think they would dig what you're doing with your bike.

As far as the V vs. Canti's debate... It basically is a choice of braking better which is the V brake and articulation and feel with the Canti's. V brakes have a very on/off feeling. Meanwhile, Canti's have a better feel with a hydro disc-ish feel but with slightly less stopping power than V's. Properly set-up low profile canti's with Koolstop Salmon's, and if you have strong hands, you won't notice the difference. So basically go with what you think looks better of the two and can afford.