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2003 Litespeed Pisgah LX

Velopedia Archive ID 39159

Overview

Model year2003
BrandLitespeed
ModelPisgah LX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID39159
Original MSRP$2,580.00
ColorsBrushed
Sizes12", 14", 16.5", 18", 19.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkAnswer Manitou Skareb
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/34/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES30
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated
HandlebarLitespeed aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemThomson Elite
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic X517, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00"
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube596.9 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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