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1996 Litespeed Tellico (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 54315

Overview

Model year1996
BrandLitespeed
ModelTellico (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID54315
Original MSRP$5,930.00
ColorsBrushed
Sizes12", 14.5", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight20.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded titanium
Frame material6Al/4V titanium
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

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

RimsHED, 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
Wheelbase1043.9 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 September 30, 2026.