Litespeed Hiwassee (02) 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Hiwassee (02)
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Hiwassee (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 XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 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 With Aluminum Swingarm
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionLitespeed Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Litespeed Hiwassee (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Litespeed Hiwassee (02)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Satin
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 2.75 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Deluxe
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Avocet O2 40R Kevlar
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Litespeed Hiwassee (02) bike review

Litespeed produced the Hiwassee (02) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,625.00.
Hiwassee (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches) and 19.5 (inches).
Litespeed Mountain bike Hiwassee (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 Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium with aluminum swingarm material for the frame. Litespeed aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Hiwassee (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.