Litespeed Appalachian 2001 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Appalachian |
| First production | 2001 |
| Bike category | Cyclo-cross |
| Bike sub-category | Cyclo-cross |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 700 X 30c Hutchinson Pro Series Cyclo-Cross |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Levers Avid Shorty 15C Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 3AL and 2.5V Geometrically Enhanced Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma 2 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek C2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36/48 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Litespeed Cyclo Cross |
Other Specs of Litespeed Appalachian
| Component group sets | Shimano 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 details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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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.