Litespeed Vortex (01) 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Vortex (01) |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Vortex (01) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 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 | Campagnolo Chorus Levers Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Campagnolo Chorus Cassette Front: Campagnolo Chorus |
| 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 | 6Al and 4V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Competizone |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Litespeed Titanium |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Chorus |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 101 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Chorus |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Chorus |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Chorus 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 Chorus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Look |
Other Specs of Litespeed Vortex (01)
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Avocet O2 40R Kevlar |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Litespeed Titanium |
Litespeed Vortex (01) picture
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Litespeed Vortex (01) bike review
Litespeed produced the Vortex (01) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,750.00.
Vortex (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters), 61 cm (centimeters) and 63 cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Road Vortex (01) can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
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 Chorus levers braking system and Front: Campagnolo Chorus, Rear: Campagnolo Chorus cassette hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 6Al/4V titanium material for the frame. TTT Competizone high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vortex (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Litespeed titanium.
For the smoothest biking experience Campagnolo Chorus, 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 Chorus Ergo gear shift levers.