Originally Posted by dingoe
Hello all, I’ve just purchased a 2005 Litespeed Tuscany frame and I need some input. I hope this is the Forum to post in.
Here goes, I’m planning to pull my Veloce (because that’s all I have) group off my aluminum Pinarello and put that on the Litespeed. I need to get a fork, post, internal headset, BB, and front derailleur due to the fact that present ones will not fit. I know I need a 68mm English thread BB, but I wonder what size. I’ll be using a non-external (older) type and the one I have measures approx. 112mm. I’m assuming the Pinarello is Italian thread and will not work. I can pull it and try though. Just wonder if it’s long enough. Next I need to deal with the headset. I’ll get the typical 1 1/8” internal, but will any brand do or will only a specific one fit? Post, derailleur, and fork shouldn’t be a big deal. I know the sizes and price will dictate my choices. On the fork, I’m looking at the Reynold Ouzo pro 40 or 45. Price is good and looks like it will be a clean fit. I wonder what one 40 or 45. Litespeed specs a 40 for the 2005 Tuscany though. I’m leaning to the 40 over the 45, but I don’t know enough about it all. Sounds like a 73 with a 45 will be sketchy, I'll get the 40 and keep it smooth.
Thanks for all the help, with any luck I’ll have the frame in a week or so.
A nice frame and Veloce is a great value. Some answers or suggestions at least:
What you are asking is about spindle length. Spindle length is a function of seat tube diameter and whether you are going with a double or triple crankset...you didn't say. Campy Veloce BB spindle on a 28.6mm seat tube is typically 111mm and symmetric. The Litespeed is likely English thread. You maybe surpised but many late model Italian bikes have English BB's as well.
Hopefully a Litespeed owner on the board can recommend a headset.
Lastly the numbers for forks you are throwing out are for rake/offset. This of course affects trail and therefore handling. I personally would replicate what Litespeed sells from the factory. If Litespeed spec's a 40, then consider getting a 40. Btw your comparison of fork offset and sta angle doesn't necessarily relate.
Be sure to check on their website to confirm the spec the same fork for all frame sizes...sometimes it changes for larger frames.
Good Luck with your build. Tuscany + Veloce = Nice bike.
George