Litespeed Blade (02) 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Blade (02)
First production 2002
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Blade (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 47 (cm)
- 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 tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Velocity Deep-V
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/15 Ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
6Al and 4V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace Stratos 200
Handlebar extenderSyntace C-2
Handlebar stem detailsDeda Elementi Newton
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Litespeed Blade (02) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Litespeed Blade (02)

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Litespeed Blade (02) bike review

Litespeed produced the Blade (02) bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle.
Blade (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 47cm (centimeters), 49cm (centimeters), 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Road Blade (02) can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Velocity Deep-V, 28-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers braking system and Shimano Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 6Al/4V titanium, butted material for the frame. Syntace Stratos 200 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Blade (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Deda Elementi Newton.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG93 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.