Litespeed Vela 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Vela |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Vela Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 |
| 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 | 16-hole Shimano WH-R540 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Shimano Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 3T T.H.E. |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3T T.H.E. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 105 Triple |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Litespeed Vela Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 Triple |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 GS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | LSP Carbon |
Other Specs of Litespeed Vela
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 Triple |
| Available colors | - Not found |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Ti Rails Litespeed |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Litespeed Aluminum |
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Litespeed Vela bike review
Litespeed produced the Vela bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,595.00.
Vela bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Litespeed Road Vela can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 tires and Shimano stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Shimano WH-R540, 16-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 Aluminum, butted material for the frame. 3T T.H.E. high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vela to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of 3T T.H.E..
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105 Triple, 30/42/52 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.