Austrian Litespeed Find

[manc_lad]

Can't wait for this build to finish!

 

[yakboy]

Can't wait for this build to finish!

Nearly done...front derailleur to cable up and chain on then that should just about do it

 

[yakboy]

Well for the purposes of photography the Litespeed is done. A few niggles to sort out ( principly the TNT freehub which is not freehubbing so needs a strip down. Pics below with the specs.



1991/1992 ( not sure yet) Litespeed Mountain Frame with Manitou One's and Mavic Headset


TNT cranks and spider, Goldtec chainrings. TNT titanium crank bolts and Action Tec Titanium BB. Pedals Champagne XC Pro Clipless. Chain Suntour AP-II. Front Derailleur Suntour XC Comp


TNT front and rear hubs with Mavic 230 SBP rims, Terra One Rider Tyres. Odyssey Svelte QR Skewers


Suntour XC Pro Wishbone shifters and Champagne Levers. Onza Porcupaw grips

TNT titanium seatpost with Flite Grey Titanium saddle


Cassette XTR M900( a stopgap until a suitable 7 speed found) Rear derailleur Suntour XC Pro.


Cantilever Brakes Champagne Suntour XC Pro. Stem Litespeed Tuff neck. Bars Litespeed Titanium

 

[Mod-Master]

Cor that’s nice, get it in botm!

 

[yakboy]

Cor that’s nice, get it in botm!

There are some incredible Titanium Beauty's in this months BOTM so my chances are slim but it would be in good company

 

[manc_lad]

BOTM please. You have my vote.

 

[yakboy]

Entered....Freehub sorted. The cassette spacer wasn't thick enough so the lock ring was impinging on the freehub. Was hoping for a "Secret click" on the wishbone shifters but no such luck

 

[mk one]

Well for the purposes of photography the Litespeed is done. A few niggles to sort out ( principly the TNT freehub which is not freehubbing so needs a strip down. Pics below with the specs.



1991/1992 ( not sure yet) Litespeed Mountain Frame with Manitou One's and Mavic Headset
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TNT cranks and spider, Goldtec chainrings. TNT titanium crank bolts and Action Tec Titanium BB. Pedals Champagne XC Pro Clipless. Chain Suntour AP-II. Front Derailleur Suntour XC Comp
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TNT front and rear hubs with Mavic 230 SBP rims, Terra One Rider Tyres. Odyssey Svelte QR Skewers
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Suntour XC Pro Wishbone shifters and Champagne Levers. Onza Porcupaw gripsView attachment 776665

TNT titanium seatpost with Flite Grey Titanium saddle
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Cassette XTR M900( a stopgap until a suitable 7 speed found) Rear derailleur Suntour XC Pro.
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Cantilever Brakes Champagne Suntour XC Pro. Stem Litespeed Tuff neck. Bars Litespeed TitaniumView attachment 776666

Stunning!!

Some nice touches, great build

 

[TreaderSteve]

Absolutely stunning! Nothing more to say

 

[MuchAlohaNui]

Awesome! Do you have a final weight? I would be curious since you have all that titanium in the (near) final build. Did you weigh the frame when completely stripped down?

You mention a serial number conundrum: I have "heard" that Litespeed will look up your old serial number for a "fee" and provide you relevant info within a few days to a week. Would be interesting to pursue? I think they even know who welded the frame by the SN, day/month/year welded, planetary alignmemt and a few other factoids.