GT LTS 2 - Is this titanium top linkage?

[simonrh]

Hi,

In the GT LTS world I have seen that early, original bikes have a titanium top linkage in the rear triangle, Later bikes (in the x000 models) have a simpler top linkage with a bit of black plastic identifiable from the side. The titanium linkages seem quite "dark" in colour so I am assuming this photo doesn't show a titanium linkage as it is indistinguishable from the frame material in aluminium? Any input greatly appreciated.

 

[Kevhl]

Hi Simon, LTS2 had an aluminium linkage like the one in your picture. The LTS1/team and mk1 DH had the Ti linkage.
Ti linkage in the 1995 catalogue: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/10533-2/1995.pdf

 

[simonrh]

Thank you so much. Filed away mentally in the “useful” drawer.