Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 37480
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Litespeed |
| Model | Blade (01) |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 37480 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 47cm, 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 61cm |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 6Al/4V titanium, butted |
| Fork | Litespeed Aero |
| Fork material | Carbon fiber composite w/carbon fiber steerer, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-7700, 109.5mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace dual pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Syntace Stratos 200 |
| Handlebar extensions | Syntace C-2 |
| Stem | Deda Elementi Newton |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Rims | Velocity Deep-V, 28-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 14/15 ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Aluminum nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| 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.