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Litespeed Ah:Wi Titanium Frameset

27.5 inch hardtail that slices through singletrack like a nimble whitetail deer. The ah:wi incorporates Litespeed's most intricate tube shaping for a light, nimble ride that pushes the boundaries of performance. ah:wi (ah-wee) is the Cherokee term for deer, fast and nimble through the forest, and it's perfectly suited to the spirit of this bike.

Litespeed Pinhoti SL Frameset

Named after the rugged trail system in Georgia, The Pinhoti SL is the perfect titanium hardtail. This Super Light frame enables snappy acceleration and quick climbing. Whether geared or singlspeed it has amazing vertical compliance with perfect torsional rigidity. Compact rear-center, elevated seat stays and shorter wheelbase create an agile yet balanced platform for quick and responsive handling.

30 Years of Litespeed Bicycles

Submitted by bikeguru on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 09:37
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Representing 30 years of a relentless passion to make the most technologically advanced, high performance, hand made titanium frame in the world. The 2016 T1sl is super light, featuring a redesigned tube set that includes an innovative multi-faceted, tapered 6AL/4V titanium top tube and light weight bottom bracket shell that makes the T1sl frame 15% lighter than the T1, its predecessor. All Litespeed Titanium frames are all made in Chattanooga, TN, USA.

Why Litespeed?

Submitted by bikeguru on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 11:02

This is why -

Litespeed Bicycles - Made in Tennessee

Submitted by bikeguru on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 10:00
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OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Litespeed Bicycles are regarded as the Ferrari or Lamborghini of cycling, and they are all made in Ooltewah, Tennessee.

Litespeed T3 Road Frameset

The 2015 T3 offers everything you would expect from Litespeed's titanium engineers.  Hand-crafted from 3Al/2.5V titanium, this frame is loaded with tube-shaping features such as tapered and oversized top tube, flattened/ovalized seat stays, and biaxial, ovalized down tube.  Throw in triple-butted chainstays, 44 mm head tube, and PF30 because Litespeed is all about performance and ride quality, and you have a USA-made masterpiece.  

Litespeed T7 Road Frameset

Ride Litespeed's legendary titanium quality and craftsmanship right off the dealer floor. The Litespeed T7 is offered both as a frame or a complete bike with Shimano Ultegra or 105.  The T7 frame is made with 3/2.5 titanium and has less aggressive geometry for optimized for comfort and ride fit, thanks to the taller head tube and longer chainstays.  Additional frame features such as PF30 BB, 1 1/8' head tube, and the coveted Litespeed head badge, will make you want to ditch carbon for a titanium classic. 

Litespeed T5G Gravel Frameset

The super-versatile, go-anywhere adventure bike made to outperform anything in its class. Same trusted T5 build quality with additional clearance to accommodate up to 40 mm tires and plenty of gravel turnover. Same taller, oversized 44 mm head tube and longer chainstays to make it comfortable for the long haul. USA-made in our Chattanooga factory with size-specific 3Al/2.5V titanium.

Litespeed Pisgah Ti Frameset

Made in the USA - Performance-inspired geometry identical to the Citico, the Pisgah puts legendary Litespeed performance into service for any cross-country, single-speed, or urban MTB build.  New frame design boasts MultiWheel Compatible (MWC) design-optimized for 27.5 inch wheels, yet still compatible with 26 inch wheels via an eccentric BB.  Hand-crafted in the USA, the Pisgah offers true, master titanium fabrication, a shot at single-track nirvana, and the heralded Litespeed badge at a level sure to attract a new crowd of titanium enthusiasts. 

Litespeed Returns to the Pro Peloton!

Submitted by bikeguru on Fri, 01/31/2014 - 10:01

Legendary Brand Builds on Sponsorship Heritage with Astellas UCI Pro Team

Chattanooga, Tennessee - January 30, 2014 - Veteran bicycle manufacturer Litespeed has announced that they will sponsor the Astellas Pro Cycling Team for the next three seasons. The Astellas Cycling team was recently appointed to the Pro ranks by USA Cycling as a Continental road team and will be making their professional debut in the 2014 season.

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