Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 55049
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Vortex (01) |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 55049 |
| Original MSRP | $4,735.00 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm |
| Weight | 18.5 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded titanium |
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| Frame material | 6Al/4V titanium |
| Fork | Look |
| Fork material | Carbon fiber composite, sloping crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Campagnolo Chorus |
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| Shifters | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo |
| Front derailleur | Campagnolo Chorus, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Crankset | Campagnolo Chorus, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Campagnolo Chorus, 103 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth |
| Chain | Campagnolo Chorus, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Chorus dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Chorus levers |
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| Headset | 1" Campagnolo Chorus |
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| Handlebar | Profile Hammer |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Kalloy alloy |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Campagnolo Chorus, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Rims | Campagnolo Montreal 76, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 565 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 406 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.