VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Litespeed Blue Ridge

Velopedia Archive ID 83436

Overview

Model year1999
BrandLitespeed
ModelBlue Ridge
Bicycle typeTouring
Archive ID83436
Original MSRP$3,075.00
ColorsBrushed
Sizes49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 61cm, 63cm
Weight20.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkKinesis Cross custom
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Ultegra Triple
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Ultegra GS
CranksetShimano Ultegra, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-6500, 118.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threadless Aheadset AC
HandlebarTTT Forma
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemControl Tech
SaddleSelle Italia Flite, titanium rails
SeatpostAmerican Classic, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Ultegra
RimsMavic Open Pro, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 32c IRC Touring
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle72.8°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1011 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.