Litespeed Blade (02) 1997 Technical specs and features
Brand | Litespeed |
Model | Blade (02) |
First production | 1997 |
Bike category | Road |
Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Blade (02) Parts |
Available Sizes | - 50 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 56 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 20c IRC PaperLite Plus Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeVelocity Deep-V |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium With 6Al and 4V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Profile AirWings |
Handlebar extender | Profile AirStryke |
Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-7700 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth9-speed |
Litespeed Blade (02) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of Litespeed Blade (02)
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Available colors | - Brushed |
Weight | 17.5 |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsAvocet O2 40R Kevlar |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterControl Tech Control Post |
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Litespeed produced the Blade (02) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,125.00.Blade (02) 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 (02) 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 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 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 Control Tech.
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 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.