Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 66751
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Blade (02) |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 66751 |
| Original MSRP | $5,125.00 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm |
| Weight | 17.5 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium w/6Al/4V titanium |
| Fork | Kestrel EMS |
| Fork material | Carbon fiber composite, aero crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-7700, 109.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 21 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers |
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| Headset | 1" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Profile AirWings |
| Handlebar extensions | Profile AirStryke |
| Stem | Control Tech |
| Saddle | Avocet O2 40R Kevlar, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Control Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Rims | Velocity Deep-V, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 20c IRC PaperLite Plus kevlar |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 570 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 78° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 393 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1022 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 35 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.