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1999 Litespeed Ultimate (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 86049

Overview

Model year1999
BrandLitespeed
ModelUltimate (01)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID86049
Original MSRP$4,400.00
ColorsBlack, Blue, Brushed, Polished, Red, White
Sizes49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 54cm, 55cm, 56cm, 57cm, 58cm, 59cm, 61cm, 63cm
Weight19 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupCampagnolo Chorus
ShiftersCampagnolo Chorus Ergo
Front derailleurCampagnolo Chorus, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurCampagnolo Chorus
CranksetCampagnolo Chorus, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketCampagnolo Chorus, 102mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainCampagnolo Record, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesCampagnolo Chorus dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Chorus levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Campagnolo Chorus
HandlebarTTT Forma
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTTT Synthesis
SaddleSelle Italia Flite, titanium rails
SeatpostLitespeed titanium, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsCampagnolo Chorus
RimsMavic Open Pro, 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 tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center393 mm
Wheelbase978 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.