Litespeed Blade 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Blade |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 650 X 20c IRC Paper Lites |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open 4 CD |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6Al and 4V & 3Al and 2.5V Titanium Aero Oval-tapered |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Profile Ha (millimeters)er |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Road Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace and XTR |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/56 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of Litespeed Blade
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace STI |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy |
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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.