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1997 Litespeed Tachyon (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 65630

Overview

Model year1997
BrandLitespeed
ModelTachyon (02)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID65630
Original MSRP$3,100.00
ColorsSatin
Sizes49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm
Weight17 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, aero-oval
ForkKestrel EMS
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-7700, 109.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 21 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarProfile AirWings
Handlebar extensionsProfile AirStryke
StemControl Tech
SaddleAvocet O2 40R Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Dura-Ace
RimsVelocity Deep-V, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 20c IRC PaperLite Plus kevlar
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle78°
Chainstay / rear center393 mm
Wheelbase1022 mm
Fork offset / rake35 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.