Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 54057
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Blade (02) |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 54057 |
| Original MSRP | $6,765.00 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm |
| Weight | 19.5 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded titanium |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 6Al/4V titanium, aero oval |
| Fork | Kestrel EMS |
| Fork material | Carbon fiber composite, aero crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace down-tube |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace, 42/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Litespeed titanium, 103 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 21 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-7401, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers |
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| Headset | 1" Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Profile Airwave |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Litespeed titanium |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Litespeed titanium, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Rims | HED CX/HED Deep, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 650 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus |
| Wheel size | 650c wheels |
| Top tube | 565 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 78° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 393 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 35 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.