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1996 Litespeed Ultimate (03)

Velopedia Archive ID 58041

Overview

Model year1996
BrandLitespeed
ModelUltimate (03)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID58041
Original MSRP$3,445.00
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
Weight19.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded titanium
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, tapered, butted
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarProfile Hammer
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

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.