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1996 Litespeed Ultimate (04)

Velopedia Archive ID 56920

Overview

Model year1996
BrandLitespeed
ModelUltimate (04)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID56920
Original MSRP$5,135.00
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
Weight18.5 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 groupShimano Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketLitespeed titanium, 103 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7401, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano Dura-Ace
HandlebarProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemLitespeed titanium
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostLitespeed titanium, 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.