The 1997 Litespeed Machete 2 is a 24 pound a full-suspension mountain bike with a titatium Stratos Strata frame. The frame has a brushed finish.

The Machete 2 is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1997 and costs $5,000 brand new.

Components

The Machete 2 comes with Shimano Deore XT components, including a Control Tech stem, a threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 headset and Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL shifters.

The Rock Shox Judy DHO fork has a true suspension.

Drivetrain

The Machete 2 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano Deore XT derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with kevlar IRC Mythos XC tires (26in x 2.1in) and Mavic rims.

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $5,000
Year 1997
Alt. Names Machete