Litespeed Catalyst (03) 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Catalyst (03) |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Catalyst (03) 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 tire | 700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105SC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 10 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith 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 Ha (millimeters)er |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 105SC |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105SC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed |
Litespeed Catalyst (03) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano 105SC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC GS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Bonded Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Litespeed Catalyst (03)
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| Available colors | - Satin |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Avocet O2 40R |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Aluminum |
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Litespeed Catalyst (03) bike review
Litespeed produced the Catalyst (03) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,000.00.
Catalyst (03) 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 (03) can be found in one single color which is Satin.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers braking system and Shimano 105SC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium with 6Al/4V titanium material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Catalyst (03) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control gear shift levers.