Litespeed Vortex (05) 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Vortex (05)
First production 2002
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Vortex (05) 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 Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
6Al and 4V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDeda Elementi Newton
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsDeda Elementi Newton
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

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 Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Litespeed Vortex (05) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeLitespeed Carbon

Other Specs of Litespeed Vortex (05)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Litespeed Titanium


Litespeed Vortex (05) bike review

Litespeed produced the Vortex (05) bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle.
Vortex (05) 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 (05) can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open Pro, 28-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace dual pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 6Al/4V titanium, butted material for the frame. Deda Elementi Newton high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vortex (05) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Deda Elementi Newton.
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.