Litespeed Appalachian (01) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Appalachian (01)
First production 1997
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Appalachian (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Avocet Cross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 10
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Litespeed Appalachian (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis Cross-lite Custom

Other Specs of Litespeed Appalachian (01)

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Available colors - Brushed
Weight 22.0
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Avocet O2 40R
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Litespeed Appalachian (01) bike review

Litespeed produced the Appalachian (01) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,250.00.
Appalachian (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters), 61 cm (centimeters) and 63 cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Commuter Appalachian (01) can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Avocet Cross tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano 105SC levers braking system and Shimano 105SC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Appalachian (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control gear shift levers.