Litespeed Catalyst (03) 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Catalyst (03) |
| First production | 1996 |
| 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 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Campagnolo Montreal 76 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted Tapered 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Profile Ha (millimeters)er |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed |
Litespeed Catalyst (03) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Bonded Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Litespeed Catalyst (03)
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Satin |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Manganese Rails Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Alloy |
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Litespeed Catalyst (03) bike review
Litespeed produced the Catalyst (03) bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,895.00.
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 DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Campagnolo Montreal 76, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium, tapered, butted 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 alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.