Litespeed Catalyst (01) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Catalyst (01)
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Catalyst (01) 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 tire700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Chorus Levers
Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Campagnolo Chorus Cassette
Front: Campagnolo Chorus
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium With 6Al and 4V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Competizone
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Record 84
Headset size1 (inches) Campagnolo Chorus

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 101 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Chorus
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Litespeed Catalyst (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Chorus
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeLook

Other Specs of Litespeed Catalyst (01)

Component group setsCampagnolo Chorus
Available colors - Satin
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Avocet O2 40R Kevlar
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Campagnolo Chorus


Litespeed Catalyst (01) bike review

Litespeed produced the Catalyst (01) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,000.00.
Catalyst (01) 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 Catalyst (01) can be found in one single color which is Satin.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Campagnolo Chorus dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Chorus levers braking system and Front: Campagnolo Chorus, Rear: Campagnolo Chorus cassette hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium with 6Al/4V titanium material for the frame. TTT Competizone high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Catalyst (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Record 84.
For the smoothest biking experience Campagnolo Chorus, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Campagnolo Record chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Campagnolo Chorus Ergo gear shift levers.