Litespeed Tanasi 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Tanasi
First production 2001
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Tanasi Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Front
2.0 (millimeters) Rear Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6AL and 4V Geometrically Enhanced Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionLitespeed Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Litespeed Tanasi Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Sid SL

Other Specs of Litespeed Tanasi

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Black metallic
- Brushed
- Dark Blue metallic
- Light Green metallic
- Orange pearl
- Red
- Silver and Blue metallic
- White pearl
- Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Litespeed Tanasi bike review

Litespeed produced the Tanasi bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,260.00.
Tanasi bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Litespeed Mountain bike Tanasi can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black metallic, Brushed, Dark Blue metallic, Light Green metallic, Orange pearl, Red, Silver and Blue metallic, White pearl and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 6AL/4V geometrically enhanced tubing material for the frame. Litespeed aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tanasi to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Thomson Elite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M952, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.