Turbo Lite - 1st Generation

Overview

Manufacturer: Koizumi

Finishes: Turbo Smoke with Chrome Plated components


Specification

Based upon the build spec from the review below, the Turbo Lite was only available in kit form, though not a complete bike

Frame: Full Chromoly with double butted 3 main tubes
Forks: Chromoly 0.9/1.0/0.9 gauge
Handlebars: DB Alloy, Turbo Somke finish
Stem: DB Turbo Lite, alloy chrome plated, alloy shaft & wedge (Sugino)
Grips: Black (A'ME)
Headset: Aero AR-202 (Tange)
Rims: 20x1.50 28H or 36H 'N' Turbo Lite (Araya)
Spokes:
Hubs: Turbo Lite Sealed (Suzue)
Tyres: Comp-III 20x 1.50 (Mitsuboshi)
Brakes: DB AC800MX chrome plated (Dia-Compe)
Levers: Tech III chrome plated with gum end cap (Dia-Compe)
Cable: (Dia-Compe)
Pedals: XC-II (Suntour)
Crank: Diamond Back, Mighty Tour 170mm (Sugino)
Bottom Bracket: Euro (Sugino)
Chainring: DB 44T chrome plated (Sugino)
Spider: n/a
Freewheel: MX30 (Shimano)
Chain: n/a
Seat: Diamond Back Black Leather (Kashimax)
Seat Post: Black/Silver Flutted
Seat Post Clamp: Alloy Chrome plated (SR)

Additional Information

Serial number location: underside of bottom bracket starting 3

Rear dropout: approx 1/16" (1.6mm)

Top tube length: tbc

Released as a replacement to the Mini Pro and the only frameset to be constructed/fabricated entirely by Koizumi. The Turbo-Lite was also the only frameset to be riden by team riders without any geometrical changes.