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1996 Litespeed Ultimate (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 50444

Overview

Model year1996
BrandLitespeed
ModelUltimate (02)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID50444
Original MSRP$5,610.00
ColorsBrushed, polished
Sizes48 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 53 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Weight18 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded titanium
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, tapered, butted
ForkKestrel EMS
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupCampagnolo Record
ShiftersCampagnolo Record Ergo
Front derailleurCampagnolo Record, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurCampagnolo Record
CranksetCampagnolo Record, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketLitespeed titanium, 103 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainLitespeed titanium, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesCampagnolo Record dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Record levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Campagnolo Record
HandlebarProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemLitespeed titanium
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostLitespeed titanium, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsBora carbon, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center393 mm
Wheelbase981 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.