Swap parts from GT chromoly frame to aluminum??

I have a GT mountain bike (model: LTS 4000). It was purchased back in
1998 and is still in great shape. However, it's got a heavy steel
chromoly frame and I would like to find an aluminum bike frame where I
could swap all the parts over. Is this possible?

On Jan 26, 3:16*pm, SCT Technology wrote:
I have a GT mountain bike (model: LTS 4000). It was purchased back in
1998 and is still in great shape. However, it's got a heavy steel
chromoly frame and I would like to find an aluminum bike frame where I
could swap all the parts over. Is this possible?

The link to this bike is:
http://www.bike-alog.com/BikePedia/Q...4000&Type=bike

On Jan 26, 3:16 pm, SCT Technology wrote:
I have a GT mountain bike (model: LTS 4000). It was purchased back in
1998 and is still in great shape. However, it's got a heavy steel
chromoly frame and I would like to find an aluminum bike frame where I
could swap all the parts over. Is this possible?

Sure, most of the parts are standard size. The weight savings with
aluminum won't be staggering, maybe a pound, but losing the suspension
will definitely lower weight as would a switch to a rigid fork if it's
road going. MTB tires can add a pound of unnecessary weight each if
you're not cycling in real off road conditions.

In article
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SCT Technology wrote:


http://www.bike-alog.com/BikePedia/Q...=1998&Brand=GT
&Model=LTS-4000&Type=bike

Leaving the suspension components out of the equation, and since you're
going from one MTB frame(set) to another, offhand the relevant specs
that come to mind a

- seatpost diameter
- headset configuration, i.e., 1 or 1 1/8", integrated or traditional
- front derailleur requirements: going to another MTB frame the only
relevant spec is clamp size, i.e., seattube diameter
- possibly BB shell threading and width.


Am I missing anything?

SCT Technology wrote:

I have a GT mountain bike (model: LTS 4000). It was purchased back in
1998 and is still in great shape. However, it's got a heavy steel
chromoly frame and I would like to find an aluminum bike frame where I
could swap all the parts over. Is this possible?

Switching haphazardly from steel to aluminum could trigger a thermite
reaction, causing your bike to explode and possibly melting a hole in
the road. Use great care and deliberation in executing such a
transplant. Immersing your steel bike first in a vat of concentrated
phosphoric acid for about a week would be a good idea (remember to use
gloves). That would reduce the amount of available iron (III) oxide
to support combustion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermite

If your bike lighting uses acetylene or magnesium flares or an open
carbon arc, you should not undertake the frame swap. The risk of
calamity would be too great in the presence of these excellent sources
of ignition.

YMMV,

Chalo

Chalo Colina wrote:
SCT Technology wrote:
I have a GT mountain bike (model: LTS 4000). It was purchased back in
1998 and is still in great shape. However, it's got a heavy steel
chromoly frame and I would like to find an aluminum bike frame where I
could swap all the parts over. Is this possible?

Switching haphazardly from steel to aluminum could trigger a thermite
reaction, causing your bike to explode and possibly melting a hole in
the road. Use great care and deliberation in executing such a
transplant. Immersing your steel bike first in a vat of concentrated
phosphoric acid for about a week would be a good idea (remember to use
gloves). That would reduce the amount of available iron (III) oxide
to support combustion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermite

If your bike lighting uses acetylene or magnesium flares or an open
carbon arc, you should not undertake the frame swap. The risk of
calamity would be too great in the presence of these excellent sources
of ignition.

YMMV,

POTM!

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
"And never forget, life ultimately makes failures of all people."
- A. Derleth

Tom Sherman wrote:
Chalo Colina wrote:
SCT Technology wrote:
I have a GT mountain bike (model: LTS 4000). It was purchased back in
1998 and is still in great shape. However, it's got a heavy steel
chromoly frame and I would like to find an aluminum bike frame where I
could swap all the parts over. Is this possible?

Switching haphazardly from steel to aluminum could trigger a thermite
reaction, causing your bike to explode and possibly melting a hole in
the road. Use great care and deliberation in executing such a
transplant. Immersing your steel bike first in a vat of concentrated
phosphoric acid for about a week would be a good idea (remember to use
gloves). That would reduce the amount of available iron (III) oxide
to support combustion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermite

If your bike lighting uses acetylene or magnesium flares or an open
carbon arc, you should not undertake the frame swap. The risk of
calamity would be too great in the presence of these excellent sources
of ignition.

YMMV,

POTM!


check again. thermite is to reduce iron oxide, not iron.

On Jan 26, 2:53 pm, jim beam wrote:
Tom Sherman wrote:
Chalo Colina wrote:
SCT Technology wrote:
I have a GT mountain bike (model: LTS 4000). It was purchased back in
1998 and is still in great shape. However, it's got a heavy steel
chromoly frame and I would like to find an aluminum bike frame where I
could swap all the parts over. Is this possible?

Switching haphazardly from steel to aluminum could trigger a thermite
reaction, causing your bike to explode and possibly melting a hole in
the road. Use great care and deliberation in executing such a
transplant. Immersing your steel bike first in a vat of concentrated
phosphoric acid for about a week would be a good idea (remember to use
gloves). That would reduce the amount of available iron (III) oxide
to support combustion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermite

If your bike lighting uses acetylene or magnesium flares or an open
carbon arc, you should not undertake the frame swap. The risk of
calamity would be too great in the presence of these excellent sources
of ignition.

YMMV,

POTM!

check again. thermite is to reduce iron oxide, not iron.

Isn't that what he said? "That would reduce the amount of available
iron (III) oxide
to support combustion."

On Jan 26, 11:30*pm, Hank wrote:
On Jan 26, 2:53 pm, jim beam wrote:





Tom Sherman wrote:
Chalo Colina wrote:
SCT Technology wrote:
I have a GT mountain bike (model: LTS 4000). It was purchased back in
1998 and is still in great shape. However, it's got a heavy steel
chromoly frame and I would like to find an aluminum bike frame where I
could swap all the parts over. Is this possible?

Switching haphazardly from steel to aluminum could trigger a thermite
reaction, causing your bike to explode and possibly melting a hole in
the road. *Use great care and deliberation in executing such a
transplant. *Immersing your steel bike first in a vat of concentrated
phosphoric acid for about a week would be a good idea (remember to use
gloves). *That would reduce the amount of available iron (III) oxide
to support combustion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermite

If your bike lighting uses acetylene or magnesium flares or an open
carbon arc, you should not undertake the frame swap. *The risk of
calamity would be too great in the presence of these excellent sources
of ignition.

YMMV,

POTM!

check again. *thermite is to reduce iron oxide, not iron.

Isn't that what he said? "That would reduce the amount of available
iron (III) oxide
to support combustion."- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I'm so glat y'all have time to add negative value to the thread!
Thanks everyone for the posts (minus the 4 preceeding this one)

SCT Technology wrote:
On Jan 26, 11:30 pm, Hank wrote:
On Jan 26, 2:53 pm, jim beam wrote:

Tom Sherman wrote:
Chalo Colina wrote:
SCT Technology wrote:
I have a GT mountain bike (model: LTS 4000). It was purchased back in
1998 and is still in great shape. However, it's got a heavy steel
chromoly frame and I would like to find an aluminum bike frame where I
could swap all the parts over. Is this possible?
Switching haphazardly from steel to aluminum could trigger a thermite
reaction, causing your bike to explode and possibly melting a hole in
the road. Use great care and deliberation in executing such a
transplant. Immersing your steel bike first in a vat of concentrated
phosphoric acid for about a week would be a good idea (remember to use
gloves). That would reduce the amount of available iron (III) oxide
to support combustion.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermite
If your bike lighting uses acetylene or magnesium flares or an open
carbon arc, you should not undertake the frame swap. The risk of
calamity would be too great in the presence of these excellent sources
of ignition.
YMMV,
POTM!
check again. thermite is to reduce iron oxide, not iron.
Isn't that what he said? "That would reduce the amount of available
iron (III) oxide
to support combustion."- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I'm so glat y'all have time to add negative value to the thread!
Thanks everyone for the posts (minus the 4 preceeding this one)

Why replace a perfectly good steel frame with recycled beer cans?

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
"And never forget, life ultimately makes failures of all people."
- A. Derleth