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1998 Litespeed Taliani

Velopedia Archive ID 75653

Overview

Model year1998
BrandLitespeed
ModelTaliani
Bicycle typeTandem (road)
Archive ID75653
Original MSRP$6,750.00
ColorsBrushed
SizesCustom
Weight34 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted w/6Al/4V titanium
ForkLitespeed
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra GS
CranksetRitchey Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracketRitchey
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL
HandlebarTTT Forma 2
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemControl Tech
SaddleAvocet O2 40R Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostAmerican Classic, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsHope Technology
RimsMavic T 217 SUP, 40-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 30c IRC Tandem
Wheel size700c wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.