Litespeed Vortex (01) 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Vortex (01)
First production 1998
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Vortex (01) 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 tire700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Record Levers
Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Record
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
6Al and 4V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma 2
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Campagnolo Record

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeCampagnolo Record
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Record
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Record Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Litespeed Vortex (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Record
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Record
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeTime Equipe

Other Specs of Litespeed Vortex (01)

Component group setsCampagnolo Record
Available colors - Blue
- brushed
- red
Weight 17.8
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Avocet O2 40R Kevlar
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Litespeed Titanium


Litespeed Vortex (01) bike review

Litespeed produced the Vortex (01) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,900.00.
Vortex (01) 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 Vortex (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue, brushed 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 Campagnolo Chorus dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Record levers braking system and Campagnolo Record hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 6Al/4V titanium, butted material for the frame. TTT Forma 2 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vortex (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Synthesis.
For the smoothest biking experience Campagnolo Record, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Campagnolo Record chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Campagnolo Record Ergo gear shift levers.