Any one or a combination of these conditions may result in an unpredictable failure of a litespeed frameset that would not be covered by this warranty. In the event that your frame is no longer covered under warranty see full terms. Apr 17, 2017 drew takes a look at jeromes litespeed vortex. Using the same geometry and technology as the vortex, this workhorse in the litespeed line performs like the team leader without the big payout. The frame is in excellent condition, no dings, scratches, etc. I have some questions concerning a possible crack in my titanium mountain frame. This litespeed frame was built by lynskey while at litespeed. A friend had his litespeed vortex crack on the rear of his seat tube ie. Nov 06, 2017 building off they say is the worlds lightest titanium road bike frame at a production level, the litespeed t1sl disc adds a mere 175g to the rim brake model to come in at a claimed 1,175g. This frame has everything, its sexy, its performance is well beyond me so riding it always puts a smile on my face and its ti so i will most probably be buried with it. The thing i would like to avoid with the new frame is the wobbling when your lower arms are placed on the bar next to the stem in a brake away like rasmussen is doing in the picture. Vortex this bike proudly boasts a traditional road geometry with a get titanium tube set, the litespeed carbon fork. Litespeed repaired it and the frame cracked in the same place again.
Ti is bombproof, and i wanted a 100% ti bike for crits. He was not the original owner and the bike was never registered and he did not have the original receipt. Litespeed vortex road bike frame the buyers guide, 2015. When i read of sudden frame or fork failures with no warning or. The staff at the shop jeered at their homemade creation, but no amount of mockery could deter the family from their newlyfound forte. Litespeed blade titanium tritt frame set 57cm litespeed look carbon fork 57cm seat tube ct 57cm tt cc 168mm head tube 1 headset 100 spacing this is a very clean high quality titanium tritt frame set. Litespeed titanium vortex 61cm 64 titanium frame size extra large prob fits 60 64 top.
A few weekends later, the first litespeed frame was born and the family brought it into the local bike shop hoping to find a fork for it. Litespeed repaired the frame at no cost except shipping. Moots mooto x ybb 29er large frame cracked head tube. Litespeed ultimate titanium frame please see this bike has classic rr geometry and although not the lightest or stiffest, it does everything well and is very stable on fast descents. My frame cracked at rear drive dropout after 10 years but was fixed for free they buffed entire frame, replaced all decals, replaced head plate for free. Our usamade legacy runs deep, with over 30 years of experience with the highestquality titanium manufacturing the market has ever seen. Litespeed vortex road frame litespeed vortex the vortex road racing frame is made of the stiffer 6al4v titanium tubing and the tubing is cold worked to strain harden and make the tubes even stiffer. I have a friend who bought one on ebay and after two years of riding developed a crack in the bb. The stock bike was too boring for me, so i applied my love to it. This classic is being sold for a customer who needs the cash to build his new bike.
The shifter bosses, watle cage bosses, dropouts, brake bridge, seat post binder assembly and bb shell are machined from 6al4v ti plate or rod stock then tig with the tubes and stays in the. My 2003 litespeed vortex hit a large dog at high speed and the frame cracked just behind the fork. Litespeeds experience quickly earned a great reputation within the industry as the goto guys for titanium manufacturing. View and download litespeed bicycle owners manual online. Litespeed ultimate road bike frame the buyers guide, 2015. Get the best deals on titanium 54 cm frame bike frames when you shop the largest online. The vortex is made of the stiffer, lighter 64 vanadiumtitanium alloy as opposed to the 32. If so, there are plenty of excellent build carbon forks on the market. Litespeed factory outlet sale 2019 litespeed bicycles. This is considered a compact style frame and the size is ml, which covers a wide range of riders. I believe it is but im not experienced in this stuff. Discussion in cycling equipment started by nate woodhams, apr 19, 2003.
The extremely tall head tube on the vortex is a great idea. During an inspection of my bike last weekend i noticed a very small crack on the nondrive side seatstay near the. List a bike that you want to sell or trade for free. Prisitne litespeed vortex 64 ti 55mm with mint full. The shifter bosses, watle cage bosses, dropouts, brake bridge, seat post binder assembly and bb shell are machined from 6al4v ti plate or rod stock then tig with the tubes.
This takes the precipitation hardening a step further and makes the tubing considerably stiffer and harder. Get the frame that is at least on par with your skill, or if you can afford, it higher. Hi i have a litespeed titanium frame and was wondering this is cracking by the welds. Titanium 54 cm frame bike frames for sale in stock ebay. The story of an awkward beginning that passed through the gauntlet of competition and evolved to emerge as one of the most refined and best adapted versions of a triathlon racing bike available anywhere. Jan 10, 20 litespeed borrowed the geometry spec from a particularly successful custom titanium frame they built for racer jeff pierce back in the day.
Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. I enjoyed the numbers, but culturally, it just didnt work. With many rimbrake ti road frames topping 1,400g on a good day, the attention to detail throughout the frame paid dividends in creating an ultra. Litespeed closeout bikes come as is with a 3 year factory certified warranty. There is now a crack running almost the whole way round the bb through the downtube and seat tube, leaving around 1. Super snappy ride with its stiff and fast with its classic geometry, shaped titanium tubeset, curved stays and carbon fork. American classic titanium road frame 56cm litespeed ti. Utilizing the exclusive 6al4v titanium tubing, litespeed has created a frame that is lightweight, and maintains the strength necessary for high performance. Includes easton ec90 superlite carbon fork and cane creek headset. I have been reading a lot about cracked frames from litespeed, lynskey. Offering my american classic litespeed built titanium road frame.
Litespeed is doing a really stupid thing by going to carbon seatstays on a lot of their bikes, simply due to the durability issue. The way it is with my litespeed vortex 2004 is that as soon as i place my arms there it starts to wobble and no it has nothing to do with my riding style. The 64 titanium alloy is reserved for litespeed s most advanced design. Litespeed gave him 30% off a new frame on a 5 year old bike. Litespeed titanium for sale in uk view 30 bargains.
Cue several months of silverfish going to bat for me before finally getting me a brand new lynskey made hummer. When i bought it i was told that it was more likely to crack and fail than carbon or steel. When i got my 1999 litespeed vortex built with topline shimano duraace components, it was the most expensive bicycle i had ever owned. Gorgeous litespeed siena titanium road bike as you can see in the photos. By lengthening the distance between feet and front axle i. Bottle cages and pedals, if shown in the photo, are not included. Each tube of each frame that litespeed designs takes all.
This is the most classic and timeless litespeed frame. Litespeed again repaired the frame at no cost except shipping. Aug 12, 2005 the thing i would like to avoid with the new frame is the wobbling when your lower arms are placed on the bar next to the stem in a brake away like rasmussen is doing in the picture. The enormous improvements on the 2005 blade include excellent internal cable routing. Find used litespeed bikes for sale with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. So approximately 280miles from the end of london edinburgh london rider a33, my 2006 litespeed vortex compact let go in a big way.
This means low, low, low maintenance for the bicycle frame. The tubes are cold worked through swaging and bending, tapering and butting the tubes to strain harden the metal prior to welding the frame. Great bike to ride until the frame cracked at the down tube and head tube juncture. Used as photoed size approx 53cm litespeed ultimate polished titanium frame 1994 is best guess for the year made in the usa on rear left chain stay isw david lynsky decal signature no cracks or dents actual measurements are. Jul 26, 2005 i got this vortex used about 3 months ago. A friend of mine just cracked his 2nd hand litespeed vortex. The comments here pertain to my 1999 vortex, still one of my favorite road bikes. The 100% ti bikes take a crashing and still look smashing. Litespeed catalyst titanium road bike frame with kestrel carbon fork 58cm classic 1990s litespeed catalyst titanium frame and fork set. The lseries is an allaround road racing bike, with an asymmetrical frame, and uciapproved. The lite speed warranty committee refused to honor the warranty.
Frame is in very good condition, normal wear and no cracks, it has has all pivot bearings eithe. Beware of litespeeds lifetime warranty claim forums. A titanium bicycle is the best of both worlds, the ride quality of steel and the light weight of carbon fiber this bike is a true pleasure to ride. I dont even think about having a catastrophic frame failure. Litespeed t1sl disc road bike gets impressively light. This bike is not seeing the use it derseves and is looking for a new home. This frame does have scuffs and decal peeling but does not have any dents or functional problems. Litespeed vortex simon smythe reflects on the lynskey familys bold bike brand that brought competitive titanium frames to the pro peloton simon smythe february, 2017 2. The frame had a 5 year warranty from cove but litespeed offered only three. All litespeed framesets should be periodically checked by an authorized litespeed dealer for indications of potential failures including cracks, corrosion, dents, deformation, paint peeling and. If your bike is a 2006, i presume the frame requires a 1. Is the weld separating cracking on my litespeed frame.
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