Litespeed Classic (05) 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Classic (05) |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Classic (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) - 63 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 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma 2 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra Triple |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control Triple |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Litespeed Classic (05) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano 600 Ultegra Triple |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Look |
Other Specs of Litespeed Classic (05)
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Blue - brushed - polished - red |
| Weight | 20.3 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Avocet O2 40R Kevlar |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic |
Litespeed Classic (05) picture
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Litespeed Classic (05) bike review
Litespeed produced the Classic (05) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,000.00.
Classic (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), 61 cm (centimeters) and 63 cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Road Classic (05) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue, brushed, polished and red .
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 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium, butted material for the frame. TTT Forma 2 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Classic (05) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Synthesis.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra Triple, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control triple gear shift levers.