Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Litespeed
1996 Litespeed Blade (01)
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Litespeed Blade (01) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Welded titanium
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6Al/4V titanium, aero oval
- Fork Brand & Model
- Kinesis
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, bonded, aero crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Litespeed Blade (01)
- Component Group
- Shimano 600 Ultegra
- Shift Levers
- Shimano 600 Ultegra down-tube
- Crankset
- Shimano 600 Ultegra, 42/53 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 21 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy alloy, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
- Handlebar
- Profile Airwave
- Handlebar Stem
- Kalloy alloy
- Headset
- 1inch Shimano 600 Ultegra
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Campagnolo Montreal 76, 32-hole
- Tires
- 650 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus
- Spoke Brand
- DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- Colors
- Brushed
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 20
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm
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
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.