1996 Litespeed Classic (upgraded)
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1996 Litespeed Classic (upgraded)
1996 Litespeed Classic titanium 3/2.5 frame with 6/4 bottom bracket (last year for this feature).
Model & year verified via serial number by Litespeed, and as such the fork has been upgraded to a threadless setup.
The decals were also throwing me off. I guess a P.O. wanted a "newer" look when these were changed.
I haven't tried date-coding everything, but the crank XK = 1999, AC on the RD = 2002
53cm frame with 54cm top tube.
9 speed Dura Ace 172.5 crank 53/39, rear derailleur and 12/27 cassette.
Ultegra shifters, front derailleur and brake calipers.
Chris King headset
Rolf 14/16 bladed spoke Vector Pro wheelset. (no stickers)
Specialized Toupe 143 saddle.
Vredestein Fortezza TriComp 23 tires with low mileage.
Includes the two bottle cages and a basic wireless speedometer.
This bike is beautiful, clean & ready to ride.
Frameset is SOLD
Shimano Components [crankset, shifters, derailleurs, brake calipers, cassette, chain and the BB (5500)] are available for $250 shipped CONUS. Wheelset is $200 + shipping.
The box and packing material is on my dime.
Of course free pickup is always available.
LINK to pictures
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Model & year verified via serial number by Litespeed, and as such the fork has been upgraded to a threadless setup.
The decals were also throwing me off. I guess a P.O. wanted a "newer" look when these were changed.
I haven't tried date-coding everything, but the crank XK = 1999, AC on the RD = 2002
53cm frame with 54cm top tube.
9 speed Dura Ace 172.5 crank 53/39, rear derailleur and 12/27 cassette.
Ultegra shifters, front derailleur and brake calipers.
Chris King headset
Rolf 14/16 bladed spoke Vector Pro wheelset. (no stickers)
Specialized Toupe 143 saddle.
Vredestein Fortezza TriComp 23 tires with low mileage.
Includes the two bottle cages and a basic wireless speedometer.
This bike is beautiful, clean & ready to ride.
Frameset is SOLD
Shimano Components [crankset, shifters, derailleurs, brake calipers, cassette, chain and the BB (5500)] are available for $250 shipped CONUS. Wheelset is $200 + shipping.
The box and packing material is on my dime.
Of course free pickup is always available.
LINK to pictures
.
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05-06-19, 06:04 AM
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And it looks like you'd have to tie a brick to it when it's parked like that to keep it from floating away! 
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2005 Trek T2000 tandem, Giant TCR, Eddie Merckx Majestic Ti, Fuji Team, Giant Revel 29er, Windsor Clockwork (Orange) fixie, and a BikTrix Juggernaut Ultra 1000 fat tire eBike
BICYCLE - [[I]bahy-si-kuhl] - Noun :> A medical device used to correct the common geriatric condition of OFS, (Old, Fat & Slow), in a manner that does not induce brain-decaying boredom like walking or running.
2005 Trek T2000 tandem, Giant TCR, Eddie Merckx Majestic Ti, Fuji Team, Giant Revel 29er, Windsor Clockwork (Orange) fixie, and a BikTrix Juggernaut Ultra 1000 fat tire eBike
07-08-19, 11:11 AM
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As I was at minimum the second owner, I really have no idea except from looking at the wear indicated in the pictures. Here's an updated LINK to the first of 20+/- pics of the components.
I can tell you that the chain measures in about 12 1/16", but I don't know if it's original to the rest of the drivetrain. It was all working well together.
(And that red spot on the chainring rubbed right off)
I know I only rode the bike a total of less than 200 miles, as it was intended for my daughter, but she went a different direction. The fellow I bought it from had purchased it to ride an MS150 - trained for and rode that, then kind of faded out of cycling.
I can tell you that the chain measures in about 12 1/16", but I don't know if it's original to the rest of the drivetrain. It was all working well together.
(And that red spot on the chainring rubbed right off)
I know I only rode the bike a total of less than 200 miles, as it was intended for my daughter, but she went a different direction. The fellow I bought it from had purchased it to ride an MS150 - trained for and rode that, then kind of faded out of cycling.
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