Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 63509
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Machete (02) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 63509 |
| Original MSRP | $5,700.00 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 15", 17", 19" |
| Weight | 23.5 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted w/6Al/4V titanium |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy DHO |
| Fork material | Magnesium, double triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Stratos Strata, 6.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano XTR 950 |
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| Shifters | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
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| Handlebar | Litespeed aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Control Tech |
| Saddle | Avocet O2 40R Kevlar, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Control Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano XTR |
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| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 577.9 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 431.8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1077 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 31.8 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.