Litespeed Vortex (04) 1996 Technical specs and features
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| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Vortex (04) |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Vortex (04) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeCampagnolo Montreal 76 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6Al and 4V Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Profile Ha (millimeters)er |
| 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-7401 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) SpindleLitespeed Titanium |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth8-speed |
Litespeed Vortex (04) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of Litespeed Vortex (04)
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | 17.5 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterLitespeed Titanium |
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Litespeed Vortex (04) bike review
Litespeed produced the Vortex (04) bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,585.00.Vortex (04) bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Road Vortex (04) can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Campagnolo Montreal 76, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 6Al/4V titanium material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vortex (04) 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-7401 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.