The 1996 Litespeed Vortex is a 17 pound a triathlon/road bike with a titatium frame. The frame has a brushed finish. The Vortex 1996 1 is a is a light bike at around 15 pounds. It was released in 1996 and costs $5,585 brand new. The Vortex 1996 1 is fully rigid.

Components

The Vortex 1996 1 comes with Shimano Dura-Ace components, including a titatium Litespeed stem, a Shimano Dura-Ace headset and dual-control Shimano Dura-Ace STI shifters.

Drivetrain

The Vortex 1996 1 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano Dura-Ace derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with IRC PaperLite Plus tires (622mm x 23mm) and Campagnolo Montreal 76 rims.

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Specs

Type Triathlon, Road
MSRP $5,585
Year 1996
Alt. Names Vortex