Page 6 of Bicycles 2006 by 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 · · · · · · · · · · wilbur and orville wright must have had similar difficulties relating their flyer to other means of transportation sure the bicycle has been around for nearly 200 years but there has never been a bicycle like the 2006 litespeed vortex when we finally unveiled our new p.f.t shaping technology our chief engineer nearly fainted with excitement with a whole new envelope to push he and his staff really cut loose what they created is a bike that all future bikes will be measured against the main triangle utilizes shaping technology that channels the forces 1 3 2 it s hard to explain something that has never been seen check out this tubeset we are proud to introduce this radical flared-diamond tube that will revolutionize the high performance cycling experience this ultrarigid tube shape starts with a straight diamond and then flairs dramatically to produce unprecedented strength and stability because of this technology we are able to produce more stiffness with less material thereby saving weight both top tube and down tube take advantage of this warhammer shape to reduce felt torque in the head tube and bottom bracket shell what does this mean to you it means an incredible ride that can only be understood in the saddle before now of your pedal stroke into pure acceleration each tube is shaped and hand fitted into the frame to maximize power transfer and frame stiffness clip onto the vortex and leave the rest of your competition twisting in the breeze 4 10 litespeed.com 11 litespeed.com model 2006 litespeed vortex performance classification superlight stage racer frameset tech p.f.t p geometry traditional road frame material 6al/4v titanium alloy a average weight 1140g 2.51 lbs for 55cm frame sizes 49 51 53 55 57 59 61 custom to fit finish bright brushed or custom paint 1 unique flared-diamond top tube and down tube comprise the backbone of the front triangle and completely redefine structural performance the crisp ridges of the diamond provide superb torsional resistance 2 innovative broad-based seat tube makes for a bottom bracket junction that is unbelievably stiff 3 sweeping bladed stays work in harmony to create maximum vertical compliance and minimum aerodynamic drag 4 these chainstays are uniquely designed to channel all the force of your pedal stroke to your wheel with minimal loss to flex the 2006 vortex is so revolutionary all other bikes seem somehow obsolete russell `fonzy downing british champion 2005 recycling.co.uk/mgxpower/litespeed İhenry iddon

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