Litespeed Ghisallo Dura Ace 10 Speed Road Bike


  • Average Rating: 3.67/5
  • MSRP: $ 6730.00
  • # of Reviews: 3

Product Description

Frame Material: 6Al/4V titanium, butted
Frame Angles: 73.5 head, 73.0 seat
Sizes: 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm
Colors: Brushed
Fork: Reynolds Ouzo Pro
Rear Shock: Not applicable
Brake Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Handlebar: Buyer's choice
Stem: Buyer's choice
Headset: 1 1/8" threadless
Front Der: Shimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth
Rear Der: Shimano Dura-Ace SS
Pedals: Not included
Tires: 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000


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Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:3
Submitted by thelook a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: April 2, 2008

Strengths:    Lightweight, climbs smoothly + shock absorbtion on long rides is fantastic.

Weaknesses:    M/L frame tested too flexible at the front end for 81kg rider with 46cm bars. Forget about riding it hard in the wet you'll just fly off the road at the first serious corner. Will be selling the frame shortly and switching to an Archon. I guess if you're <75kg the M/L sized frame would feel a little more predictable and be a great bike.

Bottom Line:   
I built this bike up to fly uphill and it came as no shock that it did. Sadly descending is far from stable with the front end of the frame twisting in tight corners and feeling skittish on long high speed corners. Quite unnerving when tired towards the end of a ride.

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Favorite Ride:   Trek 5900 superlight

Similar Products Used:   Trek superlight, Klein, Merckxx, Cervelo

Bike Setup:   Ouzo Pro forks, DuraAce,FSA Carbon Cranks + ceramic BB, Reynolds Wheels, Reynolds finishing kit


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by dkaros a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: February 4, 2008

Strengths:    Top components, low weight, no need for a paint job or worry about scratches. Every component on this bike is perfect.

Weaknesses:    This is an expensive bike. I think the 2008 models are in excess of $8,000.

Bottom Line:   
Great bike for climbing, descent or simply a long century ride.

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Favorite Ride:   TOMRV

Price Paid:    $6500.00

Purchased At:   Plank Road Cyclery

Similar Products Used:   Cannondale Rush 2

Bike Setup:   Stock - Only change was to add a Salsa 115 stem. It helped out with the neck pain.


Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:3
Submitted by khakijo a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: July 3, 2006

Strengths:    It is a light, well equipped bike that makes riding easy and cornering a second thought.

Weaknesses:    I have experinece high speed wobble with this bike if I am cruising down hills over 35mph. Known as the death wobble, that is what it feels like. I have heard this from other Ghisallo riders too. The manufaturer is not sure as to why, but they seem to be concerned and searching for an answer.

Bottom Line:   
I loved this bike, but after several high speed woobbles with no explanation, I have changed to a Vortex frame with a stiffer fork which seems to have stopped it, at least as of today. If anyone else has run in to this I would love to hear about it.

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Favorite Ride:   Litespeed Ghisallo

Price Paid:    $5000.00

Similar Products Used:   I ride a Vortex now, with a stiffer fork. Added nearly 2lbs to the previous 16.44lb frame, but price I will pay for safely and trust in my silver stead.

Bike Setup:   Pro built Build with Chris King headset, Shimano Ultegra, probuilt hb's and loaded with the top of the line titanium Italia Sport Saddle and even titanium water cages. I did it right this time.



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