Litespeed Blade (02) 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Blade (02)
First production 1998
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Blade (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Velocity Deep-V
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted With 6Al and 4V Titanium
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile AirWings
Handlebar extenderProfile Split-Enz
Handlebar stem detailsProfile H20 Ahead
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset DL

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 42/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 21 Teeth
9-speed

Litespeed Blade (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeLook

Other Specs of Litespeed Blade (02)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Avocet O2 40R Kevlar
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Litespeed Titanium


Litespeed Blade (02) bike review

Litespeed produced the Blade (02) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,850.00.
Blade (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Road Blade (02) can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 650 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus kevlar 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 Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted with 6Al/4V titanium material for the frame. Profile AirWings high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Blade (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Profile H20 Ahead.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 42/53 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.