Litespeed Blade (01) 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Blade (01)
First production 2001
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Blade (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 51 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Velocity Deep-V
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3AL and 2.5V With 6AL and 4V Geometrically Enhanced Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace Stratos 200
Handlebar extenderSyntace C-2
Handlebar stem details3T Zepp
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 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Litespeed Blade (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeLitespeed Aero

Other Specs of Litespeed Blade (01)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Black metallic
- Brushed
- Dark Blue metallic
- Light Green metallic
- Orange pearl
- Red
- Silver and Blue metallic
- White pearl
- Yellow
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Litespeed Blade (01) bike review

Litespeed produced the Blade (01) bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,675.00.
Blade (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Road Blade (01) 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 650 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Velocity Deep-V, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace dual pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3AL/2.5V with 6AL/4V geometrically enhanced tubing material for the frame. Syntace Stratos 200 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Blade (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of 3T Zepp.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 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 Dura-Ace bar-end gear shift levers.