Litespeed Blade (01) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Blade (01)
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Blade (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 20c IRC PaperLite Plus Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Velocity Deep-V
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 6Al and 4V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile AirWings
Handlebar extenderProfile AirStryke
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 42/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra Down-tube
Rear gear set 11 - 21 Teeth
8-speed

Litespeed Blade (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeKestrel EMS

Other Specs of Litespeed Blade (01)

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Not Available
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 Blade (01) bike review

Litespeed produced the Blade (01) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,225.00.
Blade (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters) and 58 cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Road Blade (01) can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 20c IRC PaperLite Plus kevlar 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 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers braking system and Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium with 6Al/4V titanium material for the frame. Profile AirWings high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Blade (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 42/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra down-tube gear shift levers.