2006 57 cm. Litespeed Vortex frame and fork for sale. Skip to bottom for price and details, review of experience with bike follows…
I love this bike, but I am selling it because an opportunity for a new dream bike has presented itself. This frame does exactly what you want it to. It has a very rare quality among frames. So many frames out there almost always have some kind of deficiency. Some frames will pick up and snap really well, but lag when it comes to sustaining high speeds. Some frames may sustain high speeds well, but lack initial pick up or snap–not the case with the Vortex. It moves exactly how your body tells it to move.
In the past, Litespeed has had a quirky front end due to the overly steep head tube and fork rake (74 degrees and 40mm). The ’06 revision to the front end really nailed the perfect balance. The head tube angle is now 73 degrees and the fork is now a 45 mm rake spec. While the stock Real Design fork does have an improved rake, it still does not provide a completely stable and wobble free ride. I therefore replaced it with a 45mm rake Reynolds Ouzo Pro Peloton fork, basically a beefed up and more aero version of the original Ouzo Pro. Tracking, in and out of turns, braking, and high-speed stability are all dialed. I am even running my steerer tube in excess of the recommended stack height with no stability problems whatsoever.
Besides being a stellar performer, this frame is incredibly plush. It is definitely the most comfortable alloy bike I have ever been on. When it comes to low frequency bumps, the Vortex is on par with any carbon bike out there. As for high frequency vibration, the frame dissipates better than any alloy frame I’ve ever tried. 50+ miles on this frame with an SLR saddle, 700x23 tires, and high tension/low spoke count wheels are a breeze!
The complete bike weighs a hair over 16 lbs. with Record and carbon tubulars—not bad for a Large frame.
For 2006, Litespeed offers both traditional and sloping geometry. My frame is the traditional geometry frame.
Requires: Braze-on front derailleur, 31.6 seatpost, 1 1/8” non-integrated headset, and an English bottom bracket.
For the frame and fork, I am asking $2,975. I did a little research online and found that many online retailers have marked their ’05 Vortex frames down to about that price, so I feel $2,975 is very reasonable for a very lightly used ’06 in perfect condition.
This is my first post through slowtwitch, and I can’t find an “add photo” link. Feel free to contact me for some pics.
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thanks, Dave