Litespeed Vela 2004 Technical specs and features
Brand | Litespeed |
Model | Vela |
First production | 2004 |
Bike category | Road |
Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Vela Parts |
Available Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano R-540 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Shimano WH-R540 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Aero Shimano Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | AN-6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ITM Super Italian Pro 330 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ITM |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Litespeed Vela Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | LSP Carbon |
Other Specs of Litespeed Vela
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Available colors | - Yellow |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Litespeed Vela picture
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Litespeed Vela bike review
Litespeed produced the Vela bike in 2004 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,495.00.
Vela bike is available in many sizes such as Extra small , Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Litespeed Road Vela can be found in one single color which is Yellow.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro tires and Shimano stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Shimano WH-R540, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano R-540 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used AN-6 aluminum material for the frame. ITM Super Italian Pro 330 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vela to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG53 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.