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2003 Airborne Manhattan Project Ultegra Triple

Velopedia Archive ID 30517

Overview

Model year2003
BrandAirborne
ModelManhattan Project Ultegra Triple
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID30517
Original MSRP$1,985.75
ColorsPolished
Sizes51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 61cm

Frameset

Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium/carbon fiber composite
ForkProfile Design BRC
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite w/alloy steerer, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Ultegra Triple
ShiftersShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Ultegra Triple, braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Ultegra
CranksetShimano Ultegra Triple, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano Ultegra, 118.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit X
HandlebarAirborne Flyte
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAirborne Flyte
SaddleSelle Italia Oktavia
SeatpostAirborne Flyte, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsMavic Ksyrium Elite
RimsMavic Ksyrium Elite, 18-hole/20-hole
SpokesMavic stainless steel, aero
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube547 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center405 mm
Wheelbase983 mm
Fork offset / rake43 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.