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1999 Litespeed Obed (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 86678

Overview

Model year1999
BrandLitespeed
ModelObed (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID86678
Original MSRP$2,595.00
ColorsBrushed
Sizes14", 16.5", 18", 19.5"
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, butted
ForkRock Shox Sid XC, 2.5" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano Deore XT, 107mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset AC
HandlebarLitespeed aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemControl Tech
SaddleSelle Italia Flite, titanium rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X517, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.