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
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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 tire700 X 32c Avocet Cross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 10
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma 2
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeKinesis Cross-Lite Custom

Other Specs of Litespeed Blue Ridge (01)

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Available colors - Brushed
Weight 22.0
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Avocet O2 40R
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


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.