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1996 Litespeed Tachyon (01)

Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,495.00
Sizes
49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm
Colors
Satin
Weight
19
Archive ID
52065
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded titanium
Frame Material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkKinesis
Fork MaterialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra down-tube
Front DerailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 42/53 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 21 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarProfile Airwave
Handlebar ExtensionsN/A
StemKalloy alloy
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
SeatpostKalloy alloy, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsCampagnolo Montreal 76, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus
Wheel Size700c wheels

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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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