Litespeed Vela 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Litespeed
Model Vela
First production 2003
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Litespeed Vela Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano R-540
Rims manufacturer 16-hole
Shimano WH-R540
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel Bladed
Shimano Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction3T T.H.E.
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3T T.H.E.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano 105 Triple
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Litespeed Vela Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105 Triple
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeLSP Carbon

Other Specs of Litespeed Vela

Component group setsShimano 105 Triple
Available colors - Not found
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Ti Rails
Litespeed
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Litespeed Aluminum


Litespeed Vela bike review

Litespeed produced the Vela bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,595.00.
Vela bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Litespeed Road Vela can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 tires and Shimano stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Shimano WH-R540, 16-hole. Litespeed equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano R-540 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Litespeed used Aluminum, butted material for the frame. 3T T.H.E. high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vela to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of 3T T.H.E..
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105 Triple, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG53 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Litespeed, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.