Help me identify this litespeed framset.

Back by popular demand, the general all-things Road forum!

Moderator: robbosmans

merlinxlm
Posts: 129
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:44 pm

by merlinxlm

Moller, what spec is your bike? Interested in knowing as I’m looking to build mine as a replacement for my Lapierre carbon. Any recommendations and help really appreciated.

merlinxlm
Posts: 129
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:44 pm

by merlinxlm

I have started to rebuild the frame, here is a short listing of some of the components weight, I'll be updating the information as the build continues, looking forward to completein this build.
Attachments
Screen Shot 2019-03-30 at 10.15.24.png

by Weenie


Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



Etienne
Posts: 374
Joined: Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:41 am
Location: France

by Etienne

ebsilon wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2019 1:13 pm
That raw/stealth look is just boring and all the frames look the same without decals. You can not see if it is a Litespeed or a cheap Chinese knockoff Image
Just a question of taste ... not everyone needs to show off :lol:

Having said that, the "stickered" Litespeed are really splendid indeed ...

merlinxlm
Posts: 129
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:44 pm

by merlinxlm

The vortex build begins, decided on the stealth look for now. Full Ultegra 6800, as its being built as my winter bike. So nice to work on, buffed and then used Autoglym wax. It’s come out ok, waiting for a Cranksets and a set of shifters. The steerer tube will be cut down to size after the build is completed and I’ve had time to set it up.
Attachments
FBF0CEFE-89D7-4B87-9427-90275A302863.jpeg
3D2CD523-1C5B-4DF6-A491-1C2063C7485F.jpeg
023583AE-2B7B-40AC-86C7-BC4B869A2EBD.jpeg
F4332D2D-0127-44BD-B96A-B9EAB94E0ADE.jpeg
90CF50E9-3998-4AB8-888C-C8D29BF1E3CA.jpeg
A8A27581-9BF8-49A2-9ABD-D86D926BC61B.jpeg
44F5BA93-B91E-4663-A299-AF39CE017DF1.jpeg

merlinxlm
Posts: 129
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:44 pm

by merlinxlm

More work carried out today, 9000 chainset. 6800 front mech and bb cable guide. I’m liking this build, can’t wait to finish and to take it for its first ride.
Attachments
3FC21166-CA58-4EE3-A004-3077733FF4C5.jpeg
318C9ADA-0464-4848-BDF9-C035DE23F249.jpeg

merlinxlm
Posts: 129
Joined: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:44 pm

by merlinxlm

Well, she’s a keeper. First test ride last night, what a difference between this and my carbon Lapierre. The Litespeed feels actually faster, going for a long ride this afternoon, stem will be cut to length afterwards. Please feel free to comment on my build.
Attachments
3FA634C8-D1E5-48A9-9799-856AE4DDBAC9.jpeg
4FC4036A-D94E-4568-931F-A1358B42C881.jpeg
BEFE21AB-0906-47B7-986F-DB402F2F70F9.jpeg

Berzin1
Posts: 238
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2016 9:35 pm

by Berzin1

Not much to comment on, aside from it looks really good.

And if you feel it rides better than your LaPierre, that just goes to show you-there is still room for titanium as a frame material in the cycling world.

It doesn't have to be all carbon all of the time.

Post Reply