Litespeed Catalyst (04) 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Catalyst (04)
First production 1996
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Catalyst (04) Parts   
Available Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Campagnolo Montreal 76
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionProfile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsLitespeed Titanium
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7401
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Litespeed Titanium
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Litespeed Catalyst (04) 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 Catalyst (04)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Satin
Weight 18.5
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Litespeed Titanium


Litespeed Catalyst (04) bike review

Litespeed produced the Catalyst (04) bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,165.00.
Catalyst (04) bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Road Catalyst (04) 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 Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace 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 (04) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Litespeed titanium.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7401 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.