1991-1999 Bicycle Specifications (Bike Specs)

Litespeed Vortex

Distributed by:
Litespeed Titanium
Box 22666
Chattanooga, TN 37422
615/238-5530

Country of Origin: USA
Suggested Retail Price: $5,693
Sizes Available: 49, 51, 53, 55, 57 (tested), 59, and 61 cm (center-to-top)
Weight: Frame, 2.6 lbs.; fork, 1.1 lbs.; complete bike 16.8 lbs.
Frame: TIG-welded 6Al/4V custom titanium tubing; Kestrel EMS carbon fiber fork

Wheelbase -- 39 in.; 99.1 cm
Seat tube -- 22.4 in., 57 cm (actual, center to top of seat tube)
Top tube -- 22.3 in.; 56.5 cm (effective)
Head angle -- 73 degrees
Seat angle -- 73 degrees
Chainstays -- 16 in.; 40.6 cm
Bottom bracket height -- 10.6 in.; 27.0 cm
Fork rake -- 1.6 in.; 4.0 cm
Trail --2.41 in.; 6.12 cm

Component Highlights: Shimano Dura-Ace derailleurs and STI Dual Control levers; Shimano Dura-Ace crankset with 53/39T SG chainrings; American Classic hubs and skewers; Action Tec titanium 13-21T 8-speed cassette; Litespeed Titanium bottom bracket; American Classic Trilock headset; Shimano Dura-Ace SPD clipless pedals; Brew brakes; Mavic Open 4 CD 32-hole rims; Litespeed titanium spokes with alloy nipples; IRC Paperlite tires, Air-B latex tubes; American Classic Titanium seatpost; Selle Italia Flite titanium saddle; Litespeed 12-cm titanium stem; 3T Forma SL Ergopower 2 42-cm bars