Litespeed Vortex (03) 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Vortex (03) |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Vortex (03) 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 | Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| 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) Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Litespeed Vortex (03) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Titanium Steerer |
| Fork type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of Litespeed Vortex (03)
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| 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 (03) picture
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Litespeed Vortex (03) bike review
Litespeed produced the Vortex (03) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,760.00.
Vortex (03) 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 (03) 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 Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace 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 (03) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Litespeed titanium.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control gear shift levers.