Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Lodestar CS-470

Velopedia Archive ID 85146

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Lodestar
Model	CS-470
Bicycle type	City/commuter
Archive ID	85146
Original MSRP	$899.00
Colors	Grey, Red
Sizes	17", 19", 21", 23"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Polite magnesium
Fork	Spinner
Fork material	4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Sachs Spectro
Shifters	Sachs Spectro 7
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	Sachs Spectro, 33 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP27, 113mm spindle
BB shell width	73mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed internal, 22 teeth
Chain	Sachs PC-1, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-962 w/clips and straps

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro RBP-342A front/coaster rear brakes, Tektro 820A w/Power Moderator levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
Handlebar	Tranz X JD-818.5, 50mm rise
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Tranz X JD-515/alloy suspension
Saddle	Selle Bassano
Seatpost	Tranz X JD-515 alloy suspension, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Sachs Spectro Q/R, Rear: Sachs Spectro S7-CST
Rims	Mavic X138, 36-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	700 x 40c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	447 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	450 mm
Wheelbase	1053 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.