Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Litespeed
1999 Litespeed Obed (01)
Value Guide market data · 1999 Litespeed Obed (01)
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
8%
Holds value better than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
1999 Litespeed Obed (01) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Sid XC, 2.5inch travel
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 3Al/2.5V titanium, butted
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano Deore LX, 107mm spindle
- Cassette
- 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore LX
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Litespeed Aluminum
- Stem
- Kore Lite 3
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Aheadset AC
- Saddle
- Avocet O2 40R, chromoly rails
- Seatpost
- Kore Lite, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Mavic X222, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch IRC Mythos XC
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Brushed
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 25
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.