Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 Litespeed Saber (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 91155

Overview

Model year	2001
Brand	Litespeed
Model	Saber (02)
Bicycle type	Road race & triathlon
Archive ID	91155
Original MSRP	$2,850.00
Colors	Black metallic, Brushed, Dark Blue metallic, Light Green metallic, Orange pearl, Red, Silver/Blue metallic, White (Pearl white), White pearl, Yellow
Sizes	47cm, 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 61cm

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	3AL/2.5V geometrically enhanced tubing
Fork	Litespeed Aero
Fork material	Carbon fiber composite w/carbon fiber steerer, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Ultegra
Shifters	Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end
Front derailleur	Shimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleur	Shimano Ultegra SS
Crankset	Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-6500, 109.5mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
Chain	Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" Cane Creek C2
Handlebar	Syntace Stratos 200
Handlebar extensions	Syntace C-2
Stem	Control Tech
Saddle	Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost	Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Ultegra
Rims	Velocity Deep-V, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipples	Aluminum nipples
Front tire	650 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Wheel size	650c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	550 mm
Head-tube angle	73.5°
Seat-tube angle	78°
Chainstay / rear center	393 mm
Wheelbase	1012 mm
Fork offset / rake	35 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.