Litespeed Blue Ridge (01) 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Blue Ridge (01) |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Touring |
| Bike sub-category | Touring |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Litespeed Blue Ridge (01) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Avocet Cross |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105SC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 10 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma 2 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 105SC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed |
Litespeed Blue Ridge (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano 105SC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis Cross-Lite Custom |
Other Specs of Litespeed Blue Ridge (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | 22.0 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Avocet O2 40R |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic |
Litespeed Blue Ridge (01) picture
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Litespeed Blue Ridge (01) bike review
Litespeed produced the Blue Ridge (01) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,475.00.
Blue Ridge (01) 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), 61 cm (centimeters) and 63 cm (centimeters).
Litespeed Touring Blue Ridge (01) can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Avocet Cross tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano 105SC levers braking system and Shimano 105SC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. TTT Forma 2 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Blue Ridge (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control gear shift levers.