Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 57912
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Catalyst (04) |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 57912 |
| Original MSRP | $4,165.00 |
| Colors | Satin |
| Sizes | 49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm |
| Weight | 18.5 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded titanium |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium, tapered, butted |
| Fork | Kestrel EMS |
| Fork material | Carbon fiber composite, aero crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Litespeed titanium, 103 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-7401, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers |
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| Headset | 1" Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Profile Hammer |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Litespeed titanium |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Litespeed titanium, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Rims | Campagnolo Montreal 76, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 565 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 406 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.