Litespeed Catalyst (05) 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Catalyst (05) |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Catalyst (05) 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 Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium With 6Al and 4V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Competizone |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Record 84 |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth9-speed |
Litespeed Catalyst (05) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of Litespeed Catalyst (05)
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Available colors | - Satin |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium RailsAvocet O2 40R Kevlar |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterShimano SP-7410 Dura-Ace |
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Litespeed Catalyst (05) bike review
Litespeed produced the Catalyst (05) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,650.00.Catalyst (05) 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 (05) 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 Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace 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 (05) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Record 84.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 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.