Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1999 Litespeed Blade (01)
Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $4,100.00
- Sizes
- 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 61cm
- Colors
- Brushed
- Weight
- 18
- Archive ID
- 81315
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 3Al/2.5V titanium w/6Al/4V titanium |
| Fork | Look Aero |
| Fork Material | Carbon fiber composite, aero crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-7700, 109.5mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless Aheadset AC |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Profile AirWings |
| Handlebar Extensions | Profile Split-Enz |
| Stem | Profile |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Profile, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Rims | Velocity Deep-V, 28-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 650 x 20c IRC PaperLite Plus kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 650c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.