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1995 Litespeed Blade

Velopedia Archive ID 34105

Overview

Model year1995
BrandLitespeed
ModelBlade
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID34105
Original MSRP$4,839.00
ColorsBrushed
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded titanium
Frame material6Al/4V & 3Al/2.5V titanium aero oval-tapered
ForkKestrel EMS
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, aero crown

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Dura-Ace STI
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace, 42/56 teeth
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano Dura-Ace/XTR (CN-7401), 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano Dura-Ace
HandlebarProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy Road alloy
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostKalloy, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Dura Ace
RimsMavic Open 4 CD, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0 mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire650 x 20c IRC Paper Lites
Wheel size650c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle78°
Chainstay / rear center393 mm
Wheelbase1022 mm
Fork offset / rake38 mm

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