1997 Litespeed Obed Ti

[Al.Lugtenburg]

Hi everyone, you may enjoy this:

Project finished, my 1997 Litespeed is done after a 2-year period of parts search and restore.

All original group, components, and accessories as per 1997 Litespeed catalog.
Frame, suspension, stem, handlebar and seatpost were restored
Componentes, wheels, parts and accessories were all NOS or As New when mounted, used now.

Portrait
1997 Listespeed Obed Ti frame, size 19.5, restored
1997 RockShox Judy XC, restored
Original Litespeed Ti stem, handlebar, seatpost and seatpost clamp
Chris King headset
Pedro’s original grips
Onza bar ends
Shimano XT M739 complete group
Flite Ti saddle
PD-M747 pedals
Mavic 217 SUP rims
IRC Mythos 2.1 tires
Ciussi water bottle cage

In 1997 Litespeed MTB’s where available with Shimano XT/LX, XT or XTR group. I’ve chosen all XT group as it would be my choice by then.

First ride by February 2023.
After 25 years still fly like the wind.

Hope you enjoy
Al (Alexandre)

 

[Markybeau]

Classy Al. Lovely bike

 

[swannymere]

Very nice, well worth the effort.

 

[Canuckbiker]

Excellent work, love the finished result!