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Steve
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: May 5, 2002
Strengths: If you want a super stiff ride that lets you just stand and stomp hard on the pedals to clear a hill or super-spin past riders on flexy carbon frames this is the bike.Weaknesses: Looking to purchase this bike at straight retail is only for those with deep pockets. The bike as purchased was priced right but did not have an 'A' list selection of components- but then time and money are solving that problem.Bottom Line: Amazing ride! The first time out I was afraid of the lightness and unnerved by the high-pitched ping of road debris hitting the oversized titanium downtube. After a few hundred miles I've realized that while the titanium is very thin it is not delicate. I've really flogged this bike with hard urban riding, hopping potholes, etc. and it remains rock solid. The frame soaks up the road and transmits just the right feedback. It's also super stiff for fast accelerations and supertight cornering.
This Litespeed is the single best cycling purchase I've ever made.
Favorite Ride: fast post-work evening ride on Chicago's lakefront
Price Paid:
$2600.00
Purchased At: Colorado Cyclist
Similar Products Used: Test rides only on LeMond steel, Cannondale aluminum, and Kestrel all carbon.
Bike Setup: Ultegra/Dura-Ace blend, Reynolds Ouzo Comp fork, Velomax Ascent Comp wheelset w/ ti skewers, Deda Ne
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vanillathunder
a Road Racer
from Jacksonville, FLDate Reviewed: April 12, 2002
Strengths: Ride quality
Handling
AccelerationWeaknesses: PriceBottom Line: Excellent bike. Most stable and quickly accelerating bike I have owned. Very Comfortable over time too. You can tell it has been designed for the serious racer. Ti doesn't scratch like paint and is very hard to dent in a crash. If you want the best, spend the money to do it right the first time.
Favorite Ride: Virginai Tech University Road Race
Price Paid:
$4900.00
Purchased At: Local Shop
Similar Products Used: Aluminum GT, Ti GT, Cannondale CAAD 6, Pinarello Paris, Litespeed classic
Bike Setup: Full Campy Record, Mavic Ksyrium SSC, Deda Neton 31.8 stem and bar, king headset, Time millenium for
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james1b
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 27, 2001
Strengths: Ti damping/strength/weight.Weaknesses: None! Bike is expensive, but should last forever!Bottom Line: Incredible bike! Truly fluid movement - no flex or delay. Instant acceleration. Still riding the same 20 miles in an hour, but very smooth and effortless. This is a forever bike!
Favorite Ride: 20 mi time trial
Price Paid:
$3200.00
Purchased At: Colorado Cyclist
Similar Products Used: Cannondale CADD 3 w/ Ultegra/Dura Ace
Bike Setup: Full Dura Ace, Mavic Cosmos wheels
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