1996 Litespeed Tellico - Now 16 Ibs 10.7 Oz - Updated Page 4

[stinus]

the first fork, the eXotic is it the 425mm og the 445mm model?

 

[stevec1975]

The eXotic fork is a 425'er, great fork but I prefer the full carbon one I have on now.

 

[dyna-ti]

Looking forward to seeing what you get with the new rims

 

[ket01]

1996 Litespeed

I'm new on here, and I just wanted to say that I absolutely LOVE that bike of yours. :shock:

I clearly remember these frames becoming available and wanted one so much but I simply couldn't afford/justify the money.

Out of interest, where did you get the frame from and how much did you pay for it (cheeky question I know so I'm not expecting an answer on that last on...).

Anyway, as others have already said, I'm looking forward to seeing how your project evolves.

All the best
Karl T

 

[dyna-ti]

Re: 1996 Litespeed

I'm new on here, and I just wanted to say that I absolutely LOVE that bike of yours. :shock:

I clearly remember these frames becoming available and wanted one so much but I simply couldn't afford/justify the money.

Out of interest, where did you get the frame from and how much did you pay for it (cheeky question I know so I'm not expecting an answer on that last on...).

Anyway, as others have already said, I'm looking forward to seeing how your project evolves.

All the best
Karl T

A litespeed frame sold yesterday For £236

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Litespeed-Obed-Ti ... 43a6415d62

 

[Ridni]

Very envious, very nice :mrgreen:

 

[stevec1975]

Re: 1996 Litespeed

Out of interest, where did you get the frame from and how much did you pay for it (cheeky question I know so I'm not expecting an answer on that last on...).

I got the frame on here for about £450 with CK H/Set, not bad, the frame originally retailed at crazy prices £2.5K+, being the top of the line 6Al/4V model.

An update to the spec is a replacement of the pedals for the Ti Axle'd versions, saving 61 G's (Yes I know, obsessive now)

Replaced by:

And also added Ti Studs, Washers and Bolts to the V Brakes pads, saving 16G

This makes it, 16 Ib 10.77 Oz. Nice

 

[dyna-ti]

Did you weigh the grease used

A jest really but still its a weight that isnt considered :?

 

[Rio]

Trying to keep it as 'in 1997' style as possible really, but with a nod to the weenie world, just as I did bitd.

Personally this is why I like it so much.

Anyone can throw money at a weight weenie project and buy the very lightest kit, but tricking and modding existing/period kit is far cooler

Yes, very true! It's a retro bike to me, even though it has some modern day stuff. Great build!

 

[reikeane16]

Nice bike..I have always wanted a Ti frame as well..