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1999 Litespeed Tachyon (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 88662

Overview

Model year1999
BrandLitespeed
ModelTachyon (02)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID88662
Original MSRP$2,475.00
ColorsBrushed
Sizes47cm, 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 61cm
Weight18.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, butted
ForkLook Aero
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Ultegra
ShiftersShimano Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleurShimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Ultegra SS
CranksetShimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-6500, 109.5mm 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 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threadless Aheadset AC
HandlebarProfile AirWings
Handlebar extensionsProfile Split-Enz
StemProfile
SaddleSelle Italia Flite, titanium rails
SeatpostProfile, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Ultegra
RimsVelocity Deep-V, 28-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire650 x 20c IRC PaperLite Plus kevlar
Wheel size650c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle77°
Chainstay / rear center393 mm
Wheelbase1017 mm
Fork offset / rake35 mm

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