Catalogo Litespeed 2015

2015 PRODUCT LINE

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THE ORIGINAL BOUTIQUE BRAND If you have the chance to visit our factory and showroom outside of Chattanooga,

T1 Still matchless, the most technologically advanced metal bicycle ever

Tennessee – and we’d love to see you, by the way – you’ll get to see a group of the

created. Since winning Eurobike’s prestigious Design Award, the T1

finest titanium craftsmen in the world. For over 25 years, we’ve made a commitment

bike’s capabilities and ride quality. The 2015 T1 features a PF30

to produce the highest quality and best performing bikes on the planet; that doesn’t come without the ability for our design and manufacturing crews to work closely

(formerly Archon) has re-written industry expectations of a metal bottom bracket, proprietary 6/4 and 3/2.5 ti blend, oversized head tube for more fork-tuning capability, and showcase-quality welds.

NEW

Available with Shimano Di2, Ultegra, SRAM Red or as frame or frameset.

together on each project, as a team. Titanium has unique ride qualities that only become evident as the material is attended to, cold-worked, and shaped. And, at the core, that’s the fundamental difference you’ll see in our bikes compared to other boutique brands: the use of shaping at tube and size levels to ensure the best possible ride.

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TEAMWORK IN ACTION In the pro peloton, the world rushes by in a blur of brand names. For many teams – from the grand tours to the rough-and-tumble USA Crit circuit – the experience is as indistinct and fleeting as a blast of color from a can. Litespeed, of course, has seen its share of glitter – the specialty builds for almost every historic team of note, the undisputed green jersey of Robbie McEwen in his heyday – but more often opted for the thoughtful development of a badge meant to

C1R Fast and aero are the bottom line on the C1R’s onboard Aerologic technology. According to results from the A2 wind tunnel, the styling of the C1R, including adjustable aero seat post, shrouded water bottle mount, and tuned tube cross-sections, reduces the average aero wattage by almost 30 watts. Not just fast in a straight line, the tube shaping in the frame creates a sail effect for free speed in crosswinds. It all adds up to a

mean something beyond the array of colors to signify quality, American ingenuity,

16% advantage across all yaw angles and better rider efficiency.

and toughness.

+ 60T carbon + Shimano Dura Ace Di2 drivetrain + Dura Ace crankset + 3T Ergonova Carbon/3T ARX II Team Stealth bar/stem + Arione R1 saddle + Reynolds 58 Aero wheelset

For Litespeed, the opportunity to start a long-term relationship with the Astellas Professional Cycling Team – and continue our work with the fellas at Litespeed BMW – was the opportunity to bring those same qualities important to our brand into relief, make them truly tangible with a group of guys determined to ride their bikes to death, through the proverbial meat grinder as a matter of course, on roads and courses without a team chef, a team masseuse, or an expectation of anything other than hard work. Making all that come together, that’s teamwork.

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C-SERIES

C1

Ci2

With wind-tunnel qualified data converted into real-world advantage, the C1 returns for 2015 with a full array of AeroLogic features including an adjustable aero seat post, internally routed cables, and the

C3

The 2015 Ci2 offers Litespeed’s premier aerodynamic Ultegra Di2 and Reynolds Assault aero wheelset. RPM

shrouded water bottle mount-first offered by Litespeed, and now copied by competitors. It is no wonder

tapered steerer fork, adjustable carbon aero seat post, and

Peloton Magazine called the C1 “a true original.” It comes race-ready with a Reynolds Assault wheelset, too.

performance and handling from cycling’s most respected

+ 30T carbon + Shimano Ultegra drivetrain + SL-K Light crankset + 3T Ergonova Pro/ 3T ARX II Pro bar/stem

+ 30T carbon + Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain

+ Fizik Arione R5 saddle + Reynolds Assault wheelset

+ SL-K Light crankset + Fizik Arione R5 saddle

AERO

AERO - Proprietary collection of aero features: shrouded, invisible water bottle mount, bowed fork, aero cross-tuned sections.

SSD

SHAPE SPECIFIC DESIGN - Design philosophy in which every tube is crafted with attention to shape, weight, functionality, and stiffness.

technology feature-set AeroLogic with Shimano’s

For 2015, solid component choices and an aero wheelset upgrade continue the buzz about the C3’s incredible

construction and frameset features like a 1.125” x 1.5”

blend of race performance, comfort, aerodynamic qualities, and reliability. Full AeroLogic feature set

internal cable routing are all incorporated for maximum

including our proprietary “invisible water bottle” shroud and same industry-leading Reactive Pressure

name in ride-tuning.

Molding construction as the flagship C1R turn this attention magnet into an undisputed aerodynamic bullet.

+ 3T Ergonova Team Stealth/3T ARX II Team Stealth bar/stem

+ 30T carbon + Shimano 105 drivetrain + FSA crankset + 3T Ergonova/3T ARX II bar/stem

+ Reynolds Assault wheelset

+ Fizik Arione CX saddle + Reynolds Assault wheelset

RPM

REACTIVE PRESSURE MOLDING - Advanced molding method meant to minimize extra material weight from inside carbon tubes.

“Aero frames usually come with negatives such as harsh ride, terrible handling, and no tire clearance. The C3 had all of the qualities of a top level composite race bike with an aero geometry in a great package.”

– Chris Uberti, Team Astellas 6

SPEND SOME TIME GETTING TO KNOW US

T3

A lot has been made of our work for the Jet Propulsion Lab at NASA – featured

A bike of stunning ride-quality, quickness, and agility, the 2015 T3

on PBS’s NOVA and national news for the rocker-bogie system we built for the

far exceeding any offering from ‘stock-tube’ titanium manufacturers:

Mars Rover– but we’re equally proud of the unique and sustaining relationships we’ve

offers a commonsense approach loaded with tube-shaping features an ovalized 3/2.5 titanium top tube, triple-butted chainstays, and a massive 44mm, internally double-butted head tube with 1mm

built with so many high-quality bike shops across the country. It’s our team of product

wall. Trusted by cyclists enduring the rigors of road event on top of

reps and dealers who provide the best up-close first impression of the products we work

sharp, fast and precise, with excellent high speed stability – all the fun

so hard to develop here in Tennessee. Want to know what it’s really

criterium, week in and week out, Cycling Plus says the T3 “proved pin without the fear and discomfort.”

NEW

Available w/ Shimano Di2, Ultegra, 105, SRAM Red or as frame or frameset.

like to ride a Litespeed? Want to meet a true fan of our bicycles and brand? Walk into a certified Litespeed dealer and wait for the bolt of enthusiasm to hit you. Can’t wait? Hop online and check us out at Litespeed.com.

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T-SERIES

T5 ROAD

T5 GRAVEL

T5 DISC

Without a doubt, the best bang for your hard-earned dollar and available across three distinct build options.

The super-versatile, go-anywhere adventure bike made to outperform anything in its class. Same trusty T5 build quality with

The next major all-peloton overhaul, the T5-D marries all-weather, all-condition braking confidence with the

Assuredly, the bike of choice for hard-paced group rides where handling, stiffness, and ride quality count

additional clearance to accommodate up to 40mm tires and plenty of gravel turnover. Legendary welded titanium headtube

alongside Made-in-USA quality. The T5 Road sports short-reach caliper brakes, PF30 bottom bracket,

badge and craftsmanship from our factory shop here in Chattanooga. The T5-G may be our most talked about bike this season

same bulletproof design approach and build feature set on the T5 Road. All T5 builds feature a 2 to 3 cm taller

slotted quick-release drop-outs, and internal Di2 compatibility.

and with good reason.

NEW

Available with Shimano Di2, Ultegra, 105, or as frame or frameset.

TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGES

NEW

TCW

TRUE COLD WORKED - Round ti tubes are pulled through shaped dies at room temperature to produce elaborate, proprietary shapes.

Available with Shimano Di2, Ultegra, 105, or as frame or frameset.

SST

SIZE-SPECIFIC TUBING - Use of different size tubing based on size of frame for optimal ride.

As close to custom as you can get.

stack than our T1 and the 44mm head tube handles the latest in tapered-steerer fork technology.

NEW

USA

USA MADE - Still made in our Tennessee factory with high-quality, beyond aerospacegrade titanium tubing.

Available with Shimano Di2, Ultegra, 105, or as frame or frameset.

“...if you place a higher value on ride quality, having a hand-fabricated, American-made product that has a uniqueness bordering on the exotic, then the T3 is worth a ride. Chances are it will surprise you.”

– Road Bike Action Magazine 10

L-SERIES

L1

L1R

Serious design attention in every section on the L1 yields a technological marvel that rides stiff, solid, and fast.

Designed from the bottom up with Litespeed’s own Reactive

The Quadrilateral System – an engineered box shape near the head tube – improves braking stiffness and

and all-around performance, the L1R, our L-Series flagship,

resistance to torsional stress. BB 386 technology stiffens the bottom bracket area and allows larger tubing to be bonded. Every cross-section of the frame is designed to make you faster.

Design (SSD) features simply not available on other by cyclists who demand a reliable, race-ready workhorse for

+ 30T carbon + Shimano Ultegra drivetrain + FSA SL-K Light carbon crankset

+ 60T carbon + SRAM Red-22 drivetrain

+ 3T Ergonova Pro/3T ARX II Pro bar/stem + Fizik Arione R5 saddle + Reynolds Assault wheelset

TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGES

BB386

Li2

BB386 - A wide bearing system co-developed with FSA that allows bigger tubes to be joined and greater stiffness in BB area.

+ Fizik Arione R1 saddle

SSD

SHAPE SPECIFIC DESIGN - Design philosophy in which every tube is crafted with attention to shape, weight, functionality, and stiffness.

Pressure Molding (RPM) for optimal stiffness, light weight,

Fully-electrified with Shimano’s Di2 system, the Litespeed Li2 delivers on all levels: stunning good looks, a

offers an overall attention to detail and Shape-Specific

perfected and easy shift-under-load drivetrain, and our legendary ride-tuned experience. ROAD Magazine

pro-grade bikes. Di2 compatible, UCI-approved, and trusted

raves: “They may not be the first company that comes to mind when you think of high end carbon fiber

repeated race punishment.

bikes, but if they keep building bikes like the Li2, they soon will be.”

+ Rotor 3DF+ crankset + Easton EC70/EC90 bar/stem

+ 30T carbon + Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain + FSA SL-K Light carbon crankset

+ Reynolds 58 Aero wheelset

+ 3T Ergonova Team/3T ARX II Team bar/stem + Fizik Arione R5 saddle + Reynolds Assault wheelset

QUAD

QUADRILATERAL SYSTEM - Engineered box shape near head tube-top tube junction to reduce torsional flex and improve braking.

ASYM

ASYMMETRIC DESIGN - Different parts of frame can be built up or minimized to offset specific stress on the drive side.

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A LEGACY OF BRAND LOYALTY

M-SERIES

We’re exceedingly proud and protective of the

T7

M1

trust of our customers and see each new model as

Our 2015 T7, hands down, beats the array of available stock-

Featuring an elite, unidirectional monocoque carbon frame

tube ‘custom’ titanium bikes without the expense or season-long

and fork usually reserved for bicycles unavailable at this price

another chance to impress again and re-state our

wait-time. Our entry level ti frame has more technology than our

point, the M-Series bikes exude dollar-for-dollar performance

competitors’ premier frames. For next week’s group ride, bring

and value. A box-section profile at the oversized PF30 bottom

a true titanium classic to wow the crowd.

bracket ensures optimum power transfer while unique, flattened,

mission towards the perfect ride. It’s not at all unusual for Litespeed owners to own a whole stack: one for

NEW

T7 Available with Shimano Ultegra, 105, or as frame or frameset.

aero-shaped down tube improves wind flow. Reliable as the day is long, super fast, and set for a solid day of racing or training, the

road, one for the trails, and another for the cyclocross

M-Series competes at every level.

season or a bit of gravel racing. If you’re considering a

+ Shimano 105 drivetrain + Shimano RS-11 wheelset

Litespeed for the first time, we really encourage you to

+ Reynolds Assault (Race Version)

speak with a current Litespeed owner for a glimpse of true brand loyalty.

M3 Same great race-inspired geometry as the M1 with a different component set. + SRAM Apex drivetrain + Real Design wheelset

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MOUNTAIN BIKE & CYCLOCROSS

CITICO

PINHOTI

Named after the Citico Creek Wilderness in Southeastern Tennessee, the pro-grade, T1-inspired Citico is the first

Magnetic North for Southern MTB devotees, the

MTB frame to use our 6/4 flared top tube and a massive bi-axially ovalized down tube to provide incredible steering

Georgia and Alabama. Our 29er of the same

feedback, accuracy, and unequaled front end stiffness.

NEW

Available in Shimano XT Disc, SRAM X.7 build or as frame.

back-country hard-tail of the good stock, sturdy utilizes 142 x 12mm thru-axle technology to enhance

+ Multi Wheel Compatible for 27.5”/26” Wheels

still embracing our Multi Wheel Compatibility NEW

TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGES

MWC

MULTI WHEEL COMPATIBLE - Capability to run most appropriate wheel size choice for frame size and rider with eccentric bottom bracket.

SST

Available in Shimano XT Disc, SRAM X.7 build or as frame.

SIZE SPECIFIC TUBING - Use of different size tubing based on size of frame for optimal ride. As close to custom as you can get.

SEWANEE Pinhoti trail covers over 300 miles across both

Cold-worked 3AI/2.5V titanium frame and 90mm of rear end travel provide the perfect ride for the next wicked

name is equally bold and rugged, too, a big-wheel

trail. Named after the bike trails near Franklin, Tennessee, the Sewanee features a suspension design that allows

sort. Marathon or XC, the 2015 Litespeed Pinhoti

for a constant linear ratio of suspension across the entire range of travel.

torsional stiffness and vertical compliance while ethos, ensuring the right match for the right trail.

NEW

Available in Shimano XT Disc, SRAM X.7 build or as frame.

+ Multi Wheel Compatible for 27.5”/26” Wheels

+ Multi Wheel Compatible for 29”/27.5”/26” Wheels

TCW

TRUE COLD WORKED - Round ti tubes are pulled through shaped dies at room temperature to produce elaborate, proprietary shapes.

“…handling that is unmatched by any other ti[tanium] mountain bike, period. Beyond handsome, it is truly beautiful, with proportions that seem to speak to our hardwired sense of attraction and desire.”

– Switchback Magazine 16

MOUNTAIN BIKE & CYCLOCROSS

GEOMETRY

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47.5 49.5 51.5 53.5 55.5 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.0 61.0 49.5 52.5 55 57.5 59.5 46 47.5 49.5 51.5 53.5 55.5 46 47.5 49.5 51.5 53.5 55.5 46 47.5 49.5 51.5 53.5 55.5 47.5 49.5 51.5 53.5 47.5 49.5 51.5 53.5 47.5 49.5 51.5 53.5 49.0 53.0 55.0 57.0 13.5 15.0 17.0 19.0 15.0 17.0 19.0 13.5 15.0 15.0 17.0

40.5 40.5 40.5 40.5 41.2 39.5 39.5 39.5 39.5 39.5 40.6 40.6 40.6 40.6 40.6 40.6 40.6 40.6 40.6 40.6 41.1 40.6 40.6 40.6 40.6 40.6 41.1 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 17.50 17.50 17.50 16.75 16.75 17.25 17.25

6.9 6.9 7.0 7.0 7.2 6.7 6.7 6.8 6.8 6.8 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.8 6.8 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.4 6.8 6.8 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.4 6.8 6.8 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.4 6.8 7.1 7.1 7.1 6.8 7.1 7.1 7.1 6.8 7.1 7.1 7.1 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 13.2 13.4 13.4 11.9 11.9 11.9 11.9

96.3 96.8 98.2 99.3 100.8 95.3 95.8 97.4 98.3 99.7 97.2 97.9 98.5 99.6 101 96 96.5 97.1 98.5 99.6 100.5 96 96.5 97.1 98.5 99.6 100.5 97 97.7 98.3 99.7 100.8 101.7 97.7 98.3 99.7 100.8 98.7 99.3 100.7 101.8 100.2 100.8 102.2 103.3 100.2 101.3 102.8 103.4 40.4 41.2 42.7 44.3 42.0 43.6 45.2 40.4 41.2 41.8 42.6

56.8 57.3 58.7 59.8 60.7 56.8 57.3 58.8 59.8 61.3 57.6 58.3 58.9 60 61.5 56.6 56.8 57.5 58.9 60.0 60.4 56.6 56.8 57.5 58.9 60.0 60.4 56.6 56.8 57.5 58.9 60.0 60.7 56.8 57.5 58.9 60.0 56.8 57.5 58.9 60.0 58.1 58.8 60.2 61.3 57.9 59.0 60.5 61.2 23.7 24.5 26.0 27.6 24.5 26.0 27.6 23.7 24.5 24.9 25.4

4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.7-2.1 1.7-2.1

72.3 75.4 77.4 79.7 81.5 72.4 75.1 77.9 79.8 81.2 74.4 77.1 79.1 81.0 83.5 72.0 73.0 74.7 76.7 78.9 81.2 72.1 73.1 74.8 76.7 79.2 81.7 72.0 73.0 74.7 76.7 78.9 81.4 73.0 74.7 76.7 78.9 73.0 74.7 76.7 78.9 73.0 74.7 76.7 78.9 76.5 79.2 80.8 82.2 28.5 29.7 31.2 33.1 30.5 30.5 30.5 28.2 29.3 29.37 30.67

11.0 13.0 16.0 18.5 21.0 11.0 13.0 16.0 18.5 21.0 12.5 14.5 16 18 20 9.0 9.8 11.5 13.5 16.0 18.5 10.0 11.0 12.5 14.5 17.0 19.5 11.0 12.5 14.5 17.0 19.5 22.0 12.5 14.5 17.0 19.5 12.5 14.5 17.0 19.5 12.5 14.5 17.0 19.5 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 4.5 4.5 5 6 4.5 5 6 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5

51.5 37.8 53.6 38.1 56.6 38.7 59.0 39.0 61.3 39.8 51.7 37.8 53.8 38.1 56.7 38.7 59.1 38.9 61.6 40.2 52.6 37.7 54.5 37.7 56.1 38.3 58.2 39.2 60.2 40.6 50.2 37.4 51.4 37.7 53.3 38.2 55.1 39.1 57.5 39.4 60.2 40.1 51.2 37.0 52.6 37.3 54.1 37.9 56.4 38.8 58.4 39.1 61.2 39.8 52.6 36.3 54.1 36.6 56.4 37.2 58.4 38.1 61.2 38.4 63.7 39.1 54.1 36.6 56.4 37.2 58.4 38.1 61.2 38.4 55.0 36.5 57.0 37.0 59.0 38.0 62.0 38.2 56.0 36.0 58.5 36.5 61.0 37.5 63.5 38.0 53.0 37.8 54.0 38.5 55.0 39.6 56.0 40.5 26”/27.5” 26”/27.5” 26”/27.5” 26”/27.5” 26”/27.5” 26”/27.5” 26”/27.5” 26”/27.5” 26”/27.5” 27.5”/29” 27.5”/29”

L

24.5

72.0

73.5

19.0

17.25

11.9

43.5

26.4

1.7

32.16

5

27.5”/29”

Stack

Reach

Head Tube cm

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cm

Standover

52.5 54.0 56.0 57.0 59.0 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.0 59.0 52.5 53.5 55.0 57.0 59.0 51.5 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.0 59.0 51.5 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.0 59.0 51.5 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.0 59.0 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.0 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.0 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.0 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.0 20.8 21.5 23.0 24.5 21.5 23.0 24.5 20.8 21.5 22.4 23.6

cm

Fork Rake cm

Sewanee

Available in Shimano XT Disc, SRAM X.7 build or as frame.

Pinhoti

NEW

Pisgah Citico

right off the shelf where quicker handling is required or 27.5” for managing ground-level single-track obstacles.

Front Centercm

CX

off-road nirvana. Litespeed’s proprietary Multi Wheel Compatibility feature allows for use of stock 26” wheels

Wheelbase

T5g

Forest near Asheville, this USA-made traditional hardtail offers true, master titanium fabrication for a real shot at

BB Height/Drop cm

T5d

Pisgah puts legendary Litespeed fabrication under any cross-country, single-speed, or urban MTB build. Named after the National

Chain Stay cm

T5

T3

Performance-inspired geometry identical to the elite-grade Citico, the 2015

T7

PISGAH

S M ML L XL S M ML L XL S M ML L XL XS S M ML L XL XS S M ML L XL XS S M ML L XL S M ML L S M ML L S M ML L S M ML L XS S M L S M L XS S-27.5 S-29 M

cm

Available in Shimano Ultegra, 105 build or as frame.

T1

NEW

Seat Tube

durable cyclocross race frames on the market.

Seat Tube °

7,500 miles of the Tour de Afrique. The result is one of the most modern, up-to-date, and

Head Tube °

and then tested by elite athletes at the National Cyclocross Championships and across all

C Series

use either a standard or tapered steerer fork. This frame was designed and built in the USA

M1/M3

135mm rear spacing to accommodate cross-specific wheels, and an oversized head tube to

L Series

specific titanium tube set and then designed the rest around the demands of today’s elite racers. Features of the 2015 CX include a PF30 bottom bracket, a disc-specific design and

Top Tube

Model

The ultimate upgrade for the serious cyclocross athlete. Litespeed started with a cross-

Size

CX

TECHNOLOGY GUIDE

AEROLOGIC To capture free speed in our carbon road bicycles, Litespeed created the guiding design principle of AeroLogic. AeroLogic, the result of years of thoughtful planning and design, is the integration of aerodynamic elements directly into the frame without the penalty of excess weight. All Litespeed C-Series bikes incorporate the full AeroLogic feature set including (a) adjustable seat post with aero trailing edge, (b) shrouded ‘invisible water bottle’ mount, (c) fully aero-tuned tube cross sections, (d) morphed seat stay shaping, and (e) a proprietary bowed and bladed fork to allow clean airflow over front wheel.

REACTIVE PRESSURE MOLDING (RPM) Reactive Pressure Molding, or RPM, is an advanced molding method utilized during manufacture of Litespeed’s newest composite frames. Developed by Litespeed to minimize extra material and waste on the insides of bladder-molded carbon tubes, it costs more, reduces weight, increases stiffness, improves durability, and is now considered the standard for pro-grade bikes.

It’s also mostly hidden on the inside of the tubes — you’ll never see it — which is why many other major manufacturers still don’t use it.

SHAPE-SPECIFIC DESIGN (SSD) Our years of working with titanium taught us an important lesson: when it comes to fine-tuning a bicycle, shape matters. From the dramatic down tube curve included on our Citico and Pisgah mountain bikes to the asymmetric chain stays and oversized head tubes of our L-Series, you can’t turn a corner on our bikes without benefiting from Shape Specific Design, or SSD, as we call it at the shop. SSD means, in short, that we thoughtfully design every angle, edge, and tube feature that will affect your ride and performance rather than simply relying on stock material.

Please note the Multi Wheel Compatibility Chart at left for Pisgah, Citico, Sewanee, and Pinhoti.

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ELITE BICYCLES BUILT ON TEAMWORK What’s left to say? For 2015, we’ve brought our absolute best again – both carbon and ti – across road, aero road, MTB, and cyclocross to a range of bikes we know that you’d be proud to own. We always invite you to stop by the website, of course, for more information on this year’s line or take a minute to search out the reviews and feedback online about these bikes.

You’ll be surprised…or not. After all, it’s a Litespeed.

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