Litespeed Blue Ridge gravel/cyclocross/touring bike - 54 cm

Description: The "Blue Ridge" model was introduced in 1999 by Litespeed after the cyclocross model "Appalachian" appeared in the late 1990s. What are the differences? I have no idea. The Blue Ridge had cantilever brake bosses so the bike could accept either cantilever brakes or V-brakes. This resulted in the frame accomodating wider 700C tires up to at least 47mm width tires. This made it usable as either a cyclocross bike or later as a gravel bike. It was ridden as alight weight touring bike as well, though it lacked the full complement of pannier braze-ons necessary to be considered a full touring model. This particular frame was brazed by Daniel Lynsky before he started making titanium bikes bearing his name. That fact alone should influence its value as a collectible bike. Plus it is in great condition for however old it is! It was thoroughly cleaned and detailed. It has been tuned and is ready to ride. Since much of the bike will be disassembled prior to being shipped, it will have to be be made ride-ready againby either you or your local bike shop. The last 5 photos were added to demonstrate what this Blue Ridge bike would look like with larger gravel bike tires. I installed 700 x 47 mm tires on some 700c narrow rim wheels. The frame accomodates a 47 cm tire easily for the front fork but the back wheel rubs the chainstays up near where they attach to the bottom bracket juncture when the 700c x 47mm tire was tested. It looks like a smaller size tire would be required (say a 700 x 42 mm tire) or narrower tire if gravel tires are going to be ridden. Frame:Litespeed Blue Ridge Fork:Kinesis 6061 alloy fork with cantilever brake braze-on studs Rims:Mavic CXP-21 silver - rear 32 hole/front 32 hole Hubs:Shimano Ultegra Rear derailleur:Shimano Ultegra 9 speed long cage Front Derailleur:Shimano Ultegra Triple Tires: Specialized Pro Turbo700 x 30mm tires (widest I had and they are used) Crankset Set:Shimano RSX Triple- 170 mm arms - 52/42/30 chain rings Cassette:11-28 brand new polished chrome 9 speed Brakes:generic (no-name) NOS cantilever brakes (if V-brakes are used adapters will have to be added to each brake) Shifter/ Brake Levers:Shimano Ultegra 3x9 speed Stem:Coda 100 mm Handlebar:"P" black - 42 cm (c-c) Seatpost:no name 27.2 mm black finish alloy Saddle:San Marco Pedals:not included Frame Measurements Top Tube Center to Center:54 cm Seat Tube Center of BB to Center of top tube:52 cm Seat Tube Center of BB to Top of seat tube:54 mm Stand-over height:31"

Price: 1550 USD

Location: San Juan Capistrano, California

End Time: 2024-11-19T07:29:30.000Z

Shipping Cost: 200 USD