Litespeed Obed (02) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Obed (02)
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Obed (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Syncros XLT
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium With 6Al and 4V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionLitespeed Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Litespeed Obed (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Litespeed Obed (02)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Available colors - Satin
Weight 22.5
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 Obed (02) bike review

Litespeed produced the Obed (02) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,200.00.
Obed (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches) and 19.5 (inches).
Litespeed Mountain bike Obed (02) can be found in one single color which is Satin.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Syncros XLT, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium with 6Al/4V titanium material for the frame. Litespeed aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Obed (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.