Litespeed Kitsuma (02) 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Kitsuma (02)
First production 2001
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Kitsuma (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCane Creek Crono
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Cane Creek WAM Disc
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Front
2.0 (millimeters) Rear Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium With 6Al and 4V Geometrically Enhanced Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Air Alloy DH Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face SyStem
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Race Face Taperlock
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Race Face Turbine LP
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Litespeed Kitsuma (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 4.0 (inches)-5.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox Pyslo Race

Other Specs of Litespeed Kitsuma (02)

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Black metallic
- Brushed
- Dark Blue metallic
- Light Green metallic
- Orange pearl
- Red
- Silver and Blue metallic
- White pearl
- Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Litespeed Kitsuma (02) bike review

Litespeed produced the Kitsuma (02) bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,675.00.
Kitsuma (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches) and 19.5 (inches).
Litespeed Mountain bike Kitsuma (02) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black metallic, Brushed, Dark Blue metallic, Light Green metallic, Orange pearl, Red, Silver and Blue metallic, White pearl and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Alligator tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Cane Creek WAM Disc, 32-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Hayes hydraulic disc brakes, Hayes levers braking system and Cane Creek Crono hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used 3Al/2.5V titanium with 6Al/4V geometrically enhanced tubing material for the frame. Race Face Air Alloy DH riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Kitsuma (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Race Face SyStem.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Turbine LP, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.