SassafrasSprings
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I've just bought this frame off ebay. It was listed as a Parkpre Pro Elite. I'm pretty sure that's not right. I think I know what it is but I'd like to know what you think. Supposed to be NOS. 
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Looks very similar to a Litespeed Obed circa 94, although I thought that would be polished rather than your satin finish...and I'm not sure about the drop-outs.
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I am sure it is a Litespeed, the dropouts say as much in manufacturer, I am just thrown by the riveted cable guides.
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LITESPEED !!
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sastusbulbas":2snj7tsc said:
There is a Litespeed Hiwassee on ebay right now with riveted cable guides, so maybe it is a Hiwassee:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Litespeed-Hiwassee- ... 500wt_1071
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SassafrasSprings
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Litespeed is what I thought. I ran across a 94 Obed somewhere on here that looks identical, riveted cable guides, no canti hanger and the rear derailer cable guides are on the top of the seat stay. I don't have it in person yet so maybe there will be some more clues once it is here. Serial # looks like 12989 and a ZS?, pic is a bit blury.We've got a '96 Obed and a '97 Obed to compare it to.... Need to update the sig lines.
Story on it was the person I purchased it from got it from the son of the original owner who bought it new but never built it and has passed away. The son thought it was a Parkpre, the store where it was purchased was a Parkpre dealer in California.
Whatever model it is I think it was a bargain, $370 shipped.
:twisted: Think that's about 240 pounds? :?
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99.9% sure this is a late season 1994 Litespeed Obed.
Rivetted cable stops, (95/6 on they were Ti welded), Ocoee was already welded It in 94.
Over the boulder seat stay lugs, (only 1994).
Alu headtube inserts,
Dropouts are correct,
No canti hanger (like mine), but the 94 catalogue shows a seat tube mounted one. Apparently, LS started to offer V brake bikes mid-94.
Mine is a polished one, but you could spec the gunmetal option.
More pics in the for sale thread.
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=99414
V nice frame. 17.5"???
99.9% sure this is a late season 1994 Litespeed Obed.
Rivetted cable stops, (95/6 on they were Ti welded), Ocoee was already welded It in 94.
Over the boulder seat stay lugs, (only 1994).
Alu headtube inserts,
Dropouts are correct,
No canti hanger (like mine), but the 94 catalogue shows a seat tube mounted one. Apparently, LS started to offer V brake bikes mid-94.
Mine is a polished one, but you could spec the gunmetal option.
More pics in the for sale thread.
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=99414
V nice frame. 17.5"???
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Dirt Disciple
That's the one! I had seen yours but didn't keep the link. Looks the same. I'm not sure on the size, from the measurements given it should be the smallest size, a 14", but it looks bigger than that. Can't wait to get it. Already thinking how to build it.....was supposed to be bought and resold to finance other projects.....but if it's my size...... :twisted: :twisted:
Looks the same. I'm not sure on the size, from the measurements given it should be the smallest size, a 14", but it looks bigger than that. Can't wait to get it. Already thinking how to build it.....was supposed to be bought and resold to finance other projects.....but if it's my size...... :twisted: :twisted: 
