Blur LT FAQs
What size shock does the Blur LT.2 use?
8.5” x 2.5” (216x 63mm)
The mounting hardware is 22mm wide with an 8mm through hole.
What size fork should I use?
Anything between 140mm and 160mm is ideal. 140mm forks will give the bike a more xc feel, with quicker handling and lighter weight. Using a 160mm fork will have a more “all mountain” feel and a more confidence inspiring ride on technical trails. Anything with more travel than 160mm will handle poorly and void your warranty
What size headset does the Blur LT use?
1 1/8"
What size seatpost do I need?
The Blur LT uses a 30.9mm seatpost. Make sure it is always inserted a minimum of 4” (100mm)
What size seat collar do I need?
34.9mm (supplied with frame)
What size front derailleur do I need?
A Shimano or SRAM 34.9mm top swing/ top pull. Anything but saint should do the job.
What size BB do I need?
The Blur LT uses a 73mm bottom bracket shell, and a 50mm chainline. Pretty much any of the newer external bottom bracket cranks will mount up without issue. The Truvativ Stylo and Shimano Deore XT are our favorites. If you are using ISIS, you need a 73x113mm bottom bracket.
What size tire will fit in the Blur LT.2?
Depending greatly on brand, somewhere between 2.3” and 2.5” is the max.
What size rotor can I use?
We recommend a 160mm or 185mm rotor. A 203mm will fit if you must.
Can I put a chainguide on my new Blur LT.2?
The Blur LT wasn’t really designed to work with chainguides, although we made a few tweaks to the frame so that it will work if you really want. More than likely whatever you are trying to put on there will require some form of hacking/sawing/filing (on the guide of course, not your frame) to make it function optimally. We have mounted E-thirteen and Gamut guides, and they work well on this bike if you spend the time getting them installed correctly. Other guides may just mount right up without modification, but we can’t try all of them… It is pretty safe to say nothing over a 36 tooth ring will fit when using a chainguide.
What kind of rear hub do I need?
Any standard 135x10mm hub will do the trick.
What is up with the extra cable stops on the right side of the top tube?
We added in some cable stops on the underside of the top tube for a Gravity Dropper or Crank Brothers Joplin adjustable seatpost. No more unsightly zipties. A lot of us are big believers in these posts; give one a try if you haven’t already.