Page 5 of Bicycles 2006 by Litespeed

1 how much does a dream weigh when you first pick up the 2006 litespeed ghisallo you ll think that s not possible yet here it is handcrafted from titanium alloy and engineered to be the lightest production race bike in the universe every frame is individually weight certified this is not a bike for mere mortals indeed you might not be ready for this much performance rob sharman tour of britain 2005 recycling.co.uk/mgxpower/litespeed riding performance criterium circuit race domestic road race european classic stage race hilly course triathlon flat course triathlon c e non non-competitive fitness tive fast touring loaded touring not intended capable optimal · · · · · · · · · · 2 4 3 6 5 about 770g imagine every bit of your pedal stroke producing neck-snapping acceleration the only thing that will slow your climb is the strength of your legs imagine being able to cut cleanly through traffic just by shifting your weight the bike becomes merely a tool to transfer your energy into victory do you really think you re ready for this much performance you re dreaming about it right now aren t you pft shaping technology developed by litespeed allows us to build in more capability while using less material but this is carefully manipulated and tuned titanium so it will stand up to whatever you throw at it sound like a dream pinch yourself it s real model 2006 litespeed ghisallo performance classification superlight climber frameset tech p.f.t geometry compact road frame material blended 6/4-3/2.5 titanium average weight 770g for m frame certified a sizes s m ml l xl custom to fit finish bright brushed or custom paint 1 the top tube is an enhanced diamond oval with ridge stiffeners that counter the side-to-side flex and torsion of even the most aggressive climb 2 monster down tube is biaxially shaped to maximize force resistance at both ends while providing a superstrong backbone 3 custom derailleur hanger mates perfectly with the ultra broad-based seat tube 4 the straight seatstays increase ride stiffness and handling characteristics 5 asymmetrical chainstays are engineered to give maximum strength and power transfer during extreme acceleration 6 the miniscule and superlight dropouts are machined from billet titanium and feature a replaceable rear derailleur hanger for easy maintenance the crisp power transfer of the superlight ghisallo is enhanced by the smartly engineered intersection at the bottom bracket the massive down tube is vertically ovalized at the head tube to give incredible strength at that joint both the down tube and seat tube flatten at the bb to provide amazing stiffness through the power zones of your pedal stroke note the sharp ridgelines on the sides of these tubes this serves to counter the extreme torsion and bending forces that occur during climbing and sprinting 8 litespeed.com 9 litespeed.com İhenry iddon

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