Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 61396
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Vortex (02) |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 61396 |
| Original MSRP | $6,750.00 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm, 63 cm |
| Weight | 18.5 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 6Al/4V titanium |
| Fork | Kestrel EMS |
| Fork material | Carbon fiber composite w/titanium steerer, aero crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Campagnolo Record |
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| Shifters | Campagnolo Record Ergo |
| Front derailleur | Campagnolo Record, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Campagnolo Record |
| Crankset | Campagnolo Record, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Campagnolo Record, 101 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth |
| Chain | Campagnolo Record, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Record dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Record levers |
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| Headset | 1" Campagnolo Record |
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| Handlebar | TTT Competizone |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Litespeed titanium |
| Saddle | Avocet O2 40R Kevlar, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Litespeed titanium, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Campagnolo Record, Rear: Campagnolo Record cassette |
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| Rims | Campagnolo Shamal, 12-hole |
| Spokes | Campagnolo stainless steel, 2.0mm aero straight pull |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus kevlar |
| 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 | 988 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 43 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.