Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Litespeed
1996 Litespeed Hiwassee
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Litespeed Hiwassee value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Welded titanium
- Frame Tubing Material
- 3Al/2.5V titanium
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Quadra 21R
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Litespeed Hiwassee
- Component Group
- Shimano STX-RC
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-600
- Crankset
- Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-4 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy Uno, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
- Handlebar
- Kalloy alloy
- Handlebar Stem
- Kalloy
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.00inch IRC PiranhaPro
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- Colors
- Yellow
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24
- Sizes
- 12inch, 14inch, 16.5inch, 18inch, 19.5inch
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.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.