VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1995 Litespeed Tachyon

Velopedia Archive ID 34108

Overview

Model year1995
BrandLitespeed
ModelTachyon
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID34108
Original MSRP$2,265.00
ColorsSatin
Sizes49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded titanium
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkKinesis USA
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra STI
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 42/56 teeth
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy Road alloy
SaddleSelle Italia Expedia
SeatpostKalloy SP-230, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsSun Metal M-13L, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0 mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire650 x 20c IRC Triathalon
Wheel size650c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle78°
Chainstay / rear center393 mm
Wheelbase1019 mm
Fork offset / rake35 mm

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