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The Vortex is an aggressive, nimble little beast that will ravage the road while it snacks on the competition. It features the amazing P.F.T. tube shaping technology and offers a truly amazing ride.

  • The flared-diamond top tube and down tube comprise the backbone of the front triangle. The semi-sloping geometry offers long ride comfort and precise predictable handling.
  • The intersection of the down tube, seat tube and bottom bracket is MUCH stiffer thanks to the unique flared-diamond downtube and broad-based seat tube.
  • Sweeping stays work in harmony with the inherent properties of titanium to create maximum vertical compliance for a smoother ride. Bladed and sculptured to further cheat the wind.
  • Completely distinct chainstays take every nuance of pedal force and rework it into acceleration.

Chief Engineer Brad DeVaney talks about the Litespeed Vortex to cycling.tv (Windows Media Player required to view)

GEOMETRY
Size XS S M ML L XL
Top Tube Length (cm) 51.5 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.0 59.0
Head Tube Angle 72 72.5 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.5
Seat Tube Angle 74.5 74.0 73.5 73.0 73.0 72.5
Seat Tube Length (cm) 45.5 47.5 49.5 51.5 53.5 55.5
Standover Height (cm) 71.7 73.0 74.7 76.7 78.9 81.2
Head Tube Length (cm) 9.0 9.8 11.5 13.5 16.0 18.5
Frame Weight (grams/lbs.) 1020
2.25
1040
2.29
1075
2.37
1120
2.47
1165
2.57
1210
2.67
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