Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Litespeed
1996 Litespeed Obed F/S (01)
Value Guide market data · 1996 Litespeed Obed F/S (01)
12-month trend
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10%
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Price over time - 1996 Litespeed Obed F/S (01)
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Litespeed Obed F/S (01) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy XC
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- Welded titanium
- Frame Tubing Material
- 3Al/2.5V titanium
- Rear Shock
- AMP, 2.5inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XT
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Kalloy alloy
- Stem
- Control Tech
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
- Saddle
- Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
- Seatpost
- Control Tech Control Post, 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
- Brass 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
- 24
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.