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1996 Litespeed Obed F/S (03)

Velopedia Archive ID 51444

Overview

Model year1996
BrandLitespeed
ModelObed F/S (03)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID51444
Original MSRP$3,924.00
ColorsSatin
Sizes14.5", 16.5", 18", 19.5"
Weight23 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded titanium
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockAMP, 2.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR
CranksetShimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
HandlebarLitespeed titanuim
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemLitespeed titanium
SaddleSelle Italia Alpes
SeatpostLitespeed titanium, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsFront: Bontrager BCX red, Rear: Bontrager BCX blue, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro-K
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.