Litespeed Blade 1995 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Blade
First production 1995
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Blade Parts   
Available Sizes - 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 20c IRC Paper Lites
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 32-hole
Mavic Open 4 CD
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6Al and 4V & 3Al and 2.5V Titanium Aero Oval-tapered
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionProfile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Road Alloy
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano Dura-Ace and XTR
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 42/56 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Litespeed Blade Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Litespeed Blade

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace STI
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy


Litespeed Blade bike review

Litespeed produced the Blade bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,839.00.
Blade 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 can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 650 x 20c IRC Paper Lites tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open 4 CD, 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 6Al/4V & 3Al/2.5V titanium aero oval-tapered material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Blade to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy Road alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 42/56 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR 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.