Litespeed Vortex (04) 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Vortex (04)
First production 2002
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Vortex (04) Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 51 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Reflex
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 23
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
6Al and 4V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Big One Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Litespeed Vortex (04) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 SS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeLitespeed Carbon

Other Specs of Litespeed Vortex (04)

Component group setsShimano 105
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Litespeed Vortex (04) bike review

Litespeed produced the Vortex (04) bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle.
Vortex (04) bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Road Vortex (04) can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Reflex tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 23, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano 105 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 6Al/4V titanium, butted material for the frame. TTT Forma high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vortex (04) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM Big One Threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG73 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.