Litening HPT
166 Timeless, elegant, exclusive - no other material makes a bike enthusiast‘s eyes shine as does titanium. Not only the visual apprarance but primarily the qualities of the noble metal make it the perfect material for qualitatively unique frames. Titanium is used everywhere where components are subject to high stresses and where high performance material with great strength and at the same time light weight is required. Titanium alloys have special properties which make this metal of particular interest for frame construction: titanium is a high-strength material with low density, unique tensile strength and outstanding hardness. At the same time titanium is highly resistant to corrosion and absolutely impervious to environmental influences.
The frame completely redeveloped for 2011 exploits the high specifications of the material. The conical steering tube produces an even more stable frame overall, supported by the wider bottom bracket through use of press-fit inner bearings. Elaborately matched changing tube crosssections and outward turned handlebars reduce weight for the simultaneously increased rigidity. Details such as the fully integral cable routing and CNC machined 3-D dropouts round off the harmonious image. The sports frame geometry with sloping top tube is modern and optimised for every use.
For the LITENING HPT we use the 6AI/4V aerospace alloy. An extremely lightweight alloy, with high elasticity. Only the most exclusive frame can be built from this material. The Titanium Fold Perfomance Technology is used to create ultra thin, lightweight tubing, which can be pre-programmed to take the load in their destined location in the frame. Compared to carbon frames, these triple butted tubes have extraordinary stiffness ratios, but a much higher rider comfort level. The steerer tubes on our model are mitred, as to increase stiffness and reduce weight even further. It also has a sports geometry, lightly sloping top tube and a rock steady ride! Our titanium racer oozes quality: from the perfect welds to the engraved CUBE logo – craftsmanship is obvious! And to underpin this, we have used white as an accent colour