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| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Vortex (03) |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 58412 |
| Original MSRP | $3,895.00 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 6Al/4V titanium |
| Fork | Kinesis |
| Fork material | Aluminum, bonded, aero crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers |
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| Headset | 1" Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| Handlebar | Profile Hammer |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Kalloy alloy |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy alloy, 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 |
| Fork offset / rake | 40 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.