Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Litespeed
1997 Litespeed Machete (02)
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Litespeed Machete (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, double-butted w/6Al/4V titanium
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy DHO
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Stratos Strata, 6.0inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Litespeed Machete (02)
- Component Group
- Shimano XTR 950
- Shift Levers
- Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Control Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Avocet O2 40R Kevlar, titanium rails
- Handlebar
- Litespeed Aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- Control Tech
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano XTR
- Rims
- Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch IRC Mythos XC kevlar
- Spoke Brand
- Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- Colors
- Brushed
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 23.5
- Sizes
- 15inch, 17inch, 19inch
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.