Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Litespeed
2001 Litespeed Blade (02)
Value Guide market data · 2001 Litespeed Blade (02)
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
42%
Holds value better than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
2001 Litespeed Blade (02) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Litespeed Aero
- Fork Material
- Carbon fiber composite w/carbon fiber steerer, unicrown crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 3AL/2.5V with 6AL/4V geometrically enhanced tubing
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Ultegra
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-6500, 109.5mm spindle
- Cassette
- 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Ultegra
- Crankset
- Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Syntace Stratos 200
- Stem
- Control Tech
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch Cane Creek C2
- Saddle
- Selle Italia Flite
- Seatpost
- Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Ultegra
- Rims
- Velocity Deep-V, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Aluminum nipples
- Tires
- 650 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Black metallic, Brushed, Dark Blue metallic, Light Green metallic, Orange pearl, Red, Silver/Blue metallic, White pearl, Yellow
- Extensions
- Syntace C-2
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.