Litespeed BLADE (02) 1996 VS Giant MCR 2 1997 specs comparison
Litespeed Blade (02)
General InfosModel | Blade (02) |
Manufacturer | Litespeed |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - 50 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 56 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 50 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 56 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 650 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI LeversShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeHED CX and HED Deep |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aero Oval6Al and 4V Titanium |
Frame type | Welded Titanium |
Handlebar construction | Profile Airwave |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Litespeed Titanium |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7401 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) SpindleLitespeed Titanium |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Down-tube |
Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth8-speed |
Litespeed Blade (02) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of Litespeed Blade (02)
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterLitespeed Titanium |

Giant MCR 2
General InfosModel | MCR 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Natural carbon and blue |
Sizes | - Medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vredestein Fortezza |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra LeversShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Giant EXT Pro Carbon and aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 12-hole and 16-holeRigida CSU |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) AeroCarbon Fiber |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Cinelli Touch E |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Mike Burrows Adjustable Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) HP-233 Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-R80 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 112 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/52 TeethShimano 600 Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth8-speed |
Giant MCR 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano 600 Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant MCR 2
Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Pedals details | Victor VP-161 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Royal Carbon Look With Suspension |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterMike Burrows Carbon |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Litespeed provided us with the latest version of its Blade (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Litespeed Blade (02) Road here
- Get your Giant MCR 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant MCR 2 Road here