Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Litespeed
1996 Litespeed Obed (03)
Value Guide market data · 1996 Litespeed Obed (03)
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
14%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1996 Litespeed Obed (03)
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Litespeed Obed (03) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy SL
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- Welded titanium
- Frame Tubing Material
- 3Al/2.5V titanium
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XTR
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano XTR
- Crankset
- Shimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Litespeed titanuim
- Stem
- Litespeed titanium
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
- Saddle
- Selle Italia Alpes
- Seatpost
- Litespeed titanium, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Front: Bontrager BCX red, Rear: Bontrager BCX blue, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 2.00inch IRC PiranhaPro-K
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Satin
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 21
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.