Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Litespeed
1997 Litespeed Appalachian (02)
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Litespeed Appalachian (02) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 3Al/2.5V titanium
- Fork Brand & Model
- Kinesis Cross-lite custom
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Litespeed Appalachian (02)
- Component Group
- Shimano 105SC
- Shift Levers
- Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
- Crankset
- Shimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Control Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Avocet O2 40R, chromoly rails
- Handlebar
- Profile Hammer
- Handlebar Stem
- Control Tech
- Headset
- 1inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano 105SC
- Rims
- Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 32c Avocet Cross
- Spoke Brand
- Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- Colors
- Brushed
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 22
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm, 63 cm
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.