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
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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 tire700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
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 materials6Al and 4V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Competizone
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsLitespeed Titanium
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeKestrel EMS

Other Specs of Litespeed Vortex (03)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Not Available
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 (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.