Litespeed Appalachian 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Appalachian
First production 1998
Bike category Cyclo-cross
Bike sub-category Cyclo-cross
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Appalachian 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 38c IRC Cross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma 2
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 36/46 Teeth
Cook Bros. E
Gear shift leversShimano 600 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 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis Cross-Lite Custom

Other Specs of Litespeed Appalachian

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Avocet O2 40R Kevlar
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


Litespeed Appalachian bike review

Litespeed produced the Appalachian bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Cyclo-cross bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,950.00.
Appalachian 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 Cyclo-cross Appalachian can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c IRC Cross tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium 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 Cook Bros. E, 36/46 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 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.