1996 Litespeed Bicycles Hiwassee Base 18
Build
26 in × 2 in
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of hardtail cross-country mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Litespeed Bicycles Hiwassee
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 577.3mm |
| Reach | 399.5mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.44:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 457.2mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 577.9mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5deg |
| Head Tube Length | 127mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 54.4mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 275.9mm |
| Chainstay Length | 430mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 426.6mm |
| Front-Center | 619.8mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 617.4mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043.9mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 40.6mm |
| Fork Length, Unknown | 420mm |
| Trail | 67.7mm high |
| Mechanical Trail | 64.2mm |
| Wheel Flop | 20.4mm |
| Standover Height | 754.4mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 119.5mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 105.9mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 26 inch (559mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 660.6mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1704.5mm |
| Suspension Type | Hardtail (Front suspension) |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 80mm |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Unknown |
| Fork Material | Unknown |
| Brake Type | N/A |
Source:https://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Images/Litespeed-1996.pdf