Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Litespeed
1996 Litespeed Obed F/S (02)
Value Guide market data · 1996 Litespeed Obed F/S (02)
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
9%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1996 Litespeed Obed F/S (02)
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Litespeed Obed F/S (02) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Quadra 21R
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- Welded titanium
- Frame Tubing Material
- 3Al/2.5V titanium
- Rear Shock
- AMP, 2.5inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Litespeed Obed F/S (02)
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano STX-RC
- Crankset
- Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift SRT-600
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-4 levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Kalloy alloy
- Stem
- Kalloy alloy
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
- Saddle
- Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
- Seatpost
- Kalloy Uno, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 2.00inch IRC PiranhaPro
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Satin
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24.5
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.