Litespeed Ultimate — Dura-Ace Di2 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
6,319$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Titanium -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Dura-Ace Di2 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Electronic -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
155cm - 168cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
170cm - 181cm
MD/LG
175cm - 187cm
LG
181cm - 193cm
XL
188cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
titanium
Suspension Fork
Litespeed Carbon Tapered Fork
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Dura-Ace Di2 R9150
Front Derailleur
Dura-Ace Di2 R9150
Shift Levers
Dura-Ace Di2 R9150
Cassette
Dura-Ace R9150 11-30
Crank
Dura-Ace R9150 50/34
Bottom Bracket
Praxis
Chain
Shimano HG901
Wheels
Rims
Optimized for clearance on up to25mm tires (most tire/rim combinations)
Tires
Continental GP5000 25c
Brakes
Brakes
Dura-Ace R9150
Cockpit
Stem
Easton EA90
Handlebar
Easton EC90 Aero
Headset
Chris King InSet 7 Matte Black
Seat
Saddle
Prologo Scratch 2 PAS Tirox
Seatpost
Litespeed Titanium
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | MD/LG | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.39 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.54 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm | 265 mm | 268 mm |
| Front Center | 566 mm | 571 mm | 576 mm | 592 mm | 605 mm | 620 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 61 mm | 59 mm | 56 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Stack | 519 mm | 534 mm | 549 mm | 569 mm | 594 mm | 624 mm |
| Reach | 374 mm | 379 mm | 384 mm | 394 mm | 399 mm | 404 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 517 mm | 526 mm | 545 mm | 561 mm | 579 mm | 594 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 455 mm | 475 mm | 495 mm | 515 mm | 535 mm | 555 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 101 mm | 115 mm | 128 mm | 149 mm | 176 mm | 207 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 966 mm | 971 mm | 976 mm | 993 mm | 1005 mm | 1021 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 68 mm |
| Standover Height | 717 mm | 735 mm | 752 mm | 774 mm | 796 mm | 826 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 155 cm | 163 cm | 170 cm | 175 cm | 181 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 168 cm | 174 cm | 181 cm | 187 cm | 193 cm | 200 cm |
Model Overview
Ultimate — Dura-Ace Di2 belongs to the Litespeed Ultimate model. Litespeed released 55 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Litespeed Ultimate — Shimano 105 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2999$. On the other hand, Litespeed Ultimate Gravel — SRAM Red eTap 2020, is the most expensive and costs 7699$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Race bikes
If you want an acceptable Race bike you should know that the average price is 3350$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Race bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 6319$. If we compare this with the average Race bike cost we notice that the price is 88.63% higher.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels size
The Ultimate — Dura-Ace Di2 2020 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Litespeed Ultimate — Dura-Ace Di2 is equipped with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
There are 6 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 155 cm – 200 cm (5.09 ft – 6.56 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.