Page 8 of Bicycles 2006 by Litespeed

8 1 2 3 4 7 9 6 5 you wouldn t think that we could continue to call this bike the ultimate year after year yet since its introduction in 1987 this bike has been the flagship of litespeed products this year is no exception the blended 3al/2.5v and 6al/4v titanium tubeset offers the best balance of weight performance and price in our lineup the lateral stiffness from the p.f.t technology means that every ounce of force you put in your pedal stroke is translated into forward propulsion the top tube shares the same shape with the vortex and vortex compact to provide exceptional control and precise tracking in any situation the innovative seat tube shape enhances that bottom bracket stability which again means increased power transfer riding performance criterium circuit race domestic road race european classic stage race hilly course triathlon flat c e triathlon course non-competitive fitness non tive fast touring loaded touring not intended capable optimal · · · · · · · · · · a truly blended bike the 2006 ultimate combines the very best of g.e.t and p.f.t tube shaping technology to create a frame that is ultra stiff from side-to-side yet vertically compliant to give a super smooth all-day ride look at the design of the bb intersection the broad bases of the down and seat tubes reduce the torsional flex of the bottom bracket shell greatly this creates a dramatic increase in power transfer and acceleration the beautifully bladed sweeping seatstays slice through the wind with f1 precision and provide sublime ride quality it truly is the ultimate performance machine russell `fonzy downing 2005 recycling.co.uk/mgxpower/litespeed model 2006 litespeed ultimate performance classification sprinter extraordinaire frameset tech p.f.t p geometry traditional road frame material blended 6/4-3/2.5 ti a average weight 1160g 2.56 lbs for 55cm frame sizes 49 51 53 55 57 59 61,63 custom to fit finish bright brushed or custom paint 1 flared-diamond top tube offers exceptional handling the top tube expansion at the head tube creates a super-solid front end for precision handling 2 ovalized triangle cross-section of the massive down tube redirects front end flex forces into drive power 3 the unique seat tube accepts all common seatposts and yet transitions to transverse flat oval at the base to improve bb stiffness 4 sweeping bladed stays work in harmony to create maximum vertical compliance and minimum aerodynamic drag 5 the super-short chainstays increase direct power transfer and raw acceleration 6 billet titanium replaceable rear derailleur hanger for easy maintenance you ll understand as soon as you climb on and start pedaling 14 litespeed.com 15 litespeed.com İhenry iddon

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