Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 52573
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Obed (02) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 52573 |
| Original MSRP | $2,115.00 |
| Colors | Satin |
| Sizes | 12", 14", 16.5", 18", 19.5" |
| Weight | 23.5 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded titanium |
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| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium |
| Fork | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano STX-RC |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-4 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
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| Handlebar | Kalloy alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Kalloy alloy |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy Uno, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Rims | Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 577.9 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 429.3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043.9 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.