Litespeed Vortex 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Vortex |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Vortex Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c IRC Paper Lites |
| 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 | Shimano Dura Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Open 4 CD |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Tapered and Butted6A1/4V Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Profile Ha (millimeters)er |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Road Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano Dura-Ace and XTR |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| 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 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of Litespeed Vortex
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace STI |
| Available colors | - Brushed- polished |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy |
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Litespeed Vortex bike review
Litespeed produced the Vortex bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,639.00.Vortex bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Road Vortex can be found in a few colors, among these colors Brushed and polished .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c IRC Paper Lites tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open 4 CD, 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 6A1/4V titanium, tapered / butted material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vortex to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy Road alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR 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.