Litespeed Appalachian 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Appalachian
First production 2001
Bike category Cyclo-cross
Bike sub-category Cyclo-cross
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Appalachian Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 51 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm)
- 25 (inches) / 63 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 30c Hutchinson Pro Series Cyclo-Cross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Levers
Avid Shorty 15C Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3AL and 2.5V Geometrically Enhanced Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma 2
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 36/48 Teeth
Race Face Turbine LP
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Litespeed Appalachian Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeLitespeed Cyclo Cross

Other Specs of Litespeed Appalachian

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Available colors - Black metallic
- Brushed
- Dark Blue metallic
- Light Green metallic
- Orange pearl
- Polished
- Red
- Silver and Blue metallic
- White pearl
- Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Litespeed Appalachian bike review

Litespeed produced the Appalachian bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Cyclo-cross bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,250.00.
Appalachian bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters), 61cm (centimeters) and 63cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Cyclo-cross Appalachian can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black metallic, Brushed, Dark Blue metallic, Light Green metallic, Orange pearl, Polished, Red, Silver and Blue metallic, White pearl and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 30c Hutchinson Pro Series Cyclo-Cross tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Avid Shorty 15C brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI levers braking system and Shimano Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3AL/2.5V geometrically enhanced tubing material for the frame. TTT Forma 2 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Appalachian to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Turbine LP, 36/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.