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| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Appalachian (01) |
| Bicycle type | City/commuter |
| Archive ID | 68993 |
| Original MSRP | $2,250.00 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm, 63 cm |
| Weight | 22 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium |
| Fork | Kinesis Cross-lite custom |
| Fork material | Aluminum, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano 105SC |
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| Shifters | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105SC GS |
| Crankset | Shimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano 105SC levers |
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| Headset | 1" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
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| Handlebar | Profile Hammer |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Control Tech |
| Saddle | Avocet O2 40R, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Control Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano 105SC |
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| Rims | Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 32c Avocet Cross |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 560 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72.8° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 44 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.