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1998 Litespeed Ultimate (04)

Velopedia Archive ID 73453

Overview

Model year1998
BrandLitespeed
ModelUltimate (04)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID73453
Original MSRP$4,300.00
ColorsBlue, brushed, polished, red
Sizes49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm, 63 cm
Weight18 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, butted w/6AL/4V downtube
ForkTime Equipe
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-7700, 109.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 23 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" Shimano Dura-Ace
HandlebarTTT Forma 2
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTTT Synthesis
SaddleAvocet O2 40R Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostLitespeed titanium, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Dura-Ace
RimsMavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus kevlar
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center393 mm
Wheelbase983 mm
Fork offset / rake43 mm

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