Litespeed’s signature lightweight frame is no one-trick pony. While it truly defies the scales, the T1sl is an all-around performer, thanks to the deft workmanship of our craftsmen and their decades of titanium expertise. This no-holds-barred race platform is as adept  at carving corners and holding speed on the flats as it is climbing. In this disc brake version with seamlessly integrated internal hydraulic cable routing and a clean flat-mount road disc-specific design, stopping power is unsurpassed. And for the discerning cyclist, titanium still reigns supreme as the king of lightweight race bike capability. At 1,169 grams in size medium, the T1sl Disc remains the lightest production handmade titanium frame available on the market.

How we make a performance race frame this strong, stiff, comfortable and light is what sets the T1sl disc apart from all others. The centerpiece is an innovative top tube, handcrafted from a single sheet of aerospace-grade 6AL/4V titanium, shaped into a multi-faceted tapered tube that slashes weight while increasing torsional stiffness.

The frame remains race-day stiff with a pair of oversized, triple-butted asymmetric chainstays designed for unyielding power transfer. The downtube completes the package, oversized and bi-axially ovalized to provide optimal performance and stiffness. At the front, a beautifully engraved 44mm headtube delivers precision handling. With a PF30 bottom bracket, the T1sl compatible with nearly every crankset available.

Bolstering the premium performance of the T1sl is the disc brake design. With 12mm thru axles and flat-mount design, not only does torsional stiffness through the axles amplify the frame’s stiff design, you get the clear benefit of hydraulic disc stopping power.

To ensure every T1sl is built to precision tolerances that ensure the perfect ride in every size, each frame has size-specific tubesets, guaranteeing consistent performance, regardless if you’re a size XS or XL. We also use the highest-quality titanium available, with our cold-working making it even better. While our competition settles for softer, more easily-processed grades of titanium, we go above and beyond to deliver the most premium cycling-specific tubesets. That NASA comes to us for our materials choice advice is no mistake. And the result speaks for itself.

The finest titanium climbing frame available is also fully customizable as well. Choose our standard decal presentation, our complimentary etched finish, even a custom paint upgrade. Or go for a T47 threaded bottom bracket upgrade.  Even true one-off request including rack and fender mounts are possible, which may require additional costs and lead times. The options are endless; just call us to make your own T1sl Disc frame a true custom build.

Curious how we stack up against other brands?

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PAINT FRAME $699USD UPCHARGE

ANODIZED LOGO $369 UPCHARGE

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Litespeed’s signature lightweight frame is no one-trick pony. While it truly defies the scales, the T1sl is an all-around performer, thanks to the deft workmanship of our craftsmen and their decades of titanium expertise. This no-holds-barred race platform is as adept  at carving corners and holding speed on the flats as it is climbing. In this disc brake version with seamlessly integrated internal hydraulic cable routing and a clean flat-mount road disc-specific design, stopping power is unsurpassed. And for the discerning cyclist, titanium still reigns supreme as the king of lightweight race bike capability. At 1,169 grams in size medium, the T1sl Disc remains the lightest production handmade titanium frame available on the market.

How we make a performance race frame this strong, stiff, comfortable and light is what sets the T1sl disc apart from all others. The centerpiece is an innovative top tube, handcrafted from a single sheet of aerospace-grade 6AL/4V titanium, shaped into a multi-faceted tapered tube that slashes weight while increasing torsional stiffness.

The frame remains race-day stiff with a pair of oversized, triple-butted asymmetric chainstays designed for unyielding power transfer. The downtube completes the package, oversized and bi-axially ovalized to provide optimal performance and stiffness. At the front, a beautifully engraved 44mm headtube delivers precision handling. With a PF30 bottom bracket, the T1sl compatible with nearly every crankset available.

Bolstering the premium performance of the T1sl is the disc brake design. With 12mm thru axles and flat-mount design, not only does torsional stiffness through the axles amplify the frame’s stiff design, you get the clear benefit of hydraulic disc stopping power.

To ensure every T1sl is built to precision tolerances that ensure the perfect ride in every size, each frame has size-specific tubesets, guaranteeing consistent performance, regardless if you’re a size XS or XL. We also use the highest-quality titanium available, with our cold-working making it even better. While our competition settles for softer, more easily-processed grades of titanium, we go above and beyond to deliver the most premium cycling-specific tubesets. That NASA comes to us for our materials choice advice is no mistake. And the result speaks for itself.

The finest titanium climbing frame available is also fully customizable as well. Choose our standard decal presentation, our complimentary etched finish, even a custom paint upgrade. Or go for a T47 threaded bottom bracket upgrade.  Even true one-off request including rack and fender mounts are possible, which may require additional costs and lead times. The options are endless; just call us to make your own T1sl Disc frame a true custom build.

Curious how we stack up against other brands?

See Comparison Chart

PAINT FRAME $699USD UPCHARGE

ANODIZED LOGO $369 UPCHARGE

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There are very few road bike models with the lasting heritage of the Ultimate. It was first introduced as Litespeed’s premier 3AL-2.5V titanium race bike, utilizing our most progressive designs to create a bike with exceptional handling and stiffness characteristics. A USPRO national championship, several stage victories, even a UCI World Road Racing Championship—rebadged— were amassed on Litespeed’s then flagship model.

Today, that heritage lives on, but the ceiling of what’s possible in a race bike has been raised to an even higher standard. Our team of craftsmen have pushed the envelope of what’s possible to create the finest titanium race machine. Thin, swept seatstays deliver both enhanced comfort and wind-cheating aerodynamics. All the frame’s tubesets have been shaped with purpose, promising out-of-saddle sprint stiffness and responsive climbing acumen, all delivered at premium level with a geometry that delivers that perfect balance of handling, quickness, light weight and climbing punch.

The Litespeed Ultimate Disc frame adds the benefits of disc braking, making long descents and hard, late stopping no problem. The design also allows for greater frame clearance, permitting for the use of up to 30mm tires. When it comes to traction, control and speed, it simply doesn’t get any better.

And being a Litespeed, it delivers that signature titanium ride; stiff as you want, but over the long hours, comfortable as the material absorbs the buzz out of even the roughest chip-sealed roads. This is the best of the best in titanium.

Don’t see your dream build of the Ultimate among our offerings? Whether choosing standard frame decals or our complimentary, (and beautifully understated) etched finish upgrade, even a bespoke colored paint treatment to truly set your ride apart from all others, our team in Tennessee is ready to make your Ultimate Disc frame yours to the letter; the epitome of two-wheeled perfection.

Curious how we stack up against other brands?

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PAINT FRAME $699USD UPCHARGE

ANODIZED LOGO $369 UPCHARGE

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The Ultimate Gravel is our pure all-around performer frame platform. On the roads, our 3AL/2.5V titanium downtube and seattube—teardropped for a touch of aero
advantage—deliver drivetrain stiffness at speed in the drops and up punchy climbs.

But when you transition onto the dirt, our deftly-engineered tubesets deliver the comfort and control that make titanium the ideal material for gravel bikes. The Ultimate Gravel’s swept titanium seatstays help deflect vertical impact on even the rockiest trails, while the entire frame’s inherent vibration-damping capabilities absorb high-frequency vibrations of washboard roads, leaving body fatigue in the dust as you power ahead late in a race.

With plenty of frame clearance in either 700c or 650B/27.5” wheel options and options for fender mounts, you can make the Ultimate Gravel frame whatever you choose; a machine ready for 200 hard miles of racing, a comfy weekend backcountry bikepacking ride, or anything in between. Just contact us to discuss how to make it truly yours. With the Ultimate Gravel, it just doesn’t get any better.

This is it: the dirt-worthy drop bar frame by which all others are measured; the Ultimate Gravel. Race-ready, and down to shred.

Key Features

• Litespeed-specific truncated airfoil downtube, and quadrilaterally-formed top tube for stiffness and precision handling
• 3LA/2.5V cold-worked titanium tubesets
• Aeroform design tubesets with swept bladed seatstays for vertical compliance and increased aerodynamic benefits.
• Lightweight butted headtube and bottom bracket
• i2-specific frame standard, with mechanical shifting add-on available
• Tire clearance up to 45mm* on 700c wheels, and up to 2.0 on. 650B/27.5 wheels
• 142 x 12mm rear thru axle
• Disc brake-specific design
• Geometry that delivers nimble road feel
• Bright Brushed Litespeed Finish option and decal options provided standard
• Full range of custom paint upgrade options available
• Fender mount options available
• PF30 bottom bracket shell, with T47 upgrade option available
• Replaceable derailleur hanger
• Frame sizes: S, M, ML, L, XL and custom
• Proudly handcrafted in the USA
• Average weight for size medium frame: 1,341 grams

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Indeed, it’s no overreach to say the Ultimate exemplifies all the things required in a pro-level performance race bike. Light weight, aerodynamics, stiffness and compliance are all delivered in deftly-handcrafted titanium bike making it the most technically-advanced race machine available—anywhere. The result is a design so special, so all-encompassing, it’s truly deserving of its legendary name.

There are few road bike models with the lasting heritage of the Ultimate. It was first introduced as Litespeed’s premier 3AL-2.5V titanium race bike, utilizing our most progressive designs to create a bike with exceptional handling and stiffness characteristics. A USPRO national championship, several stage victories, even a UCI World Road Racing Championship—rebadged— were amassed on Litespeed’s then flagship model.

Today, that heritage lives on, but the ceiling of what’s possible in a race bike has been raised to an even higher standard. Our team of craftsmen have pushed the envelope of what’s possible to create the finest titanium race machine. Thin, swept seatstays deliver both enhanced comfort and wind-cheating aerodynamics. All the frame’s tubesets have been shaped with purpose, promising out-of-saddle sprint stiffness and responsive climbing acumen, all delivered at premium level with a geometry that delivers that perfect balance of handling quickness, light climbing punch.

And being a Litespeed, it delivers that signature titanium ride; stiff as you want, but over the long hours, comfortable as the material absorbs the buzz out of even the roughest chip-sealed roads. This is the best of the best in titanium.

Don’t see the build you’re looking for? From SRAM1x builds to special wheel, handlebar and stem requests, the Ultimate can truly be the ultimate race rig of your dreams. Even a bespoke colored paint treatment to truly set your ride apart from all others can be had at an added cost and lead time. Our team in Tennessee is ready to make your Ultimate yours by description; the epitome of two-wheeled perfection.

Curious how we stack up against other brands?

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PAINT FRAME $499USD UPCHARGE

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Gran Fondo Geometry for Day-long Comfort and Performance

Long-distance comfort, control and quickness.

Welcome to the Litespeed T5, the definition of true endurance road. A deft blend of geometric artistry blends with the natural comfort that titanium, coming together in the ride you’ve always wanted: full-day comfort in a bike built for fun, epic days in the saddle.

The centerpiece of the T5 is in its geometry, with a front-end stack that’s two to three centimeters taller than our T1sl. While that raised stack rise is minimal, it’s a game changer in your ride experience, placing you in a less aggressive riding position that takes forward-load pressure off your shoulders and neck. The result allows you to stay comfortable in the saddle—especially during the late miles of those long, epic fondo days you’re craving.

Never mind the fact that the frame naturally delivers comfort; our titanium tubesets still maintain that natural ability to dissipate even the roughest road vibrations, helping keep your hands, arms and upper body fresh, late in the ride.

Make no mistake, though; the T5 is certainly no weekend cruiser. Taking cues from the T1sl, The T5 has all the critical performance-focused features, including an oversized and bi-axially shaped downtube that maximizes torsional stiffness and performance; when you jump on the pedals to crest a climb or close a gap, the T5 jumps with you.

It carves through curves as sharply as any of our road rides as well, courtesy of an oversized 44mm headtube with our latest tapered steerer fork technology. Pair it with an oversized, tapered top tube and you have the recipe for a ride that delivers precision handling through the curves.

While the ride of a T5 will always be memorable, be sure to make your own T5 memorable as well. Our team in Tennessee is capable of making your T5 yours, in every way. From a special Di2-specific component build request to wheels, even rack and fender mount requests, at an added charge and with extra lead time, we can make your epic day bike truly epic in every way imaginable. Just give us a call and we’ll set it in motion.

The T5: Quick, light, comfortable and driven to perform. After even the longest gran fondos, it will leave you begging for more.

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The best titanium hardtail trail bike just got better. 

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The Litespeed Pinhoti has a history that appropriately matches our area’s rich mountain biking heritage. It all starts with the Pinhoti Trail, our centerpiece backyard trail just a few miles from our Chattanooga, Tenn. headquarters. The Pinhoti Trail extends between Snake Creek Gap and Dug Gap within the Chattahoochee Forest into north Georgia. Celebrated annually with the famed Snake Creek Gap Time Trial mountain bike series—a point-to-point race over 17 miles of technical ridgeline singletrack, Pinhoti Trail riders are challenged with roots, rock gardens, off-camber banking and tacky forest dirt. Dotted along its wending path by markers featuring the area’s wild turkey footprints, the Pinhoti Trail is quite simply the best of mountain biking—some say one of the most challenging—and fun—mountain biking in the country.

It was not a whimsical undertaking when we named the Pinhoti; the bike has truly represented the pinnacle of pure trail excellence, capable of scrambling ascents with boundless energy, with unsurpassed surgical precision on technical descents. It was the best in titanium trail riding.

Now, the best has gotten better. We’ve updated the geometry, delivering confidence that allows you to go with open, reckless abandon. Tubeset shaping that enhances comfort for the long ride. As trail riding has evolved, our engineers got more creative, and did a complete makeover, modernizing our signature trail model….and as ever, delivered it in painstakingly handcrafted titanium. Introducing the Pinhoti III; more confidence, more agility, more comfort, more fun.

The Pinhoti III remains a highly versatile machine offered in a speed-hungry 29” and a 27.5+ build that accommodates for the added footprint while delivering the confident traction and technical handling advantage found in 27.5+ tires.

On its face, the Pinhoti III gains a whole new range of tube shaping. From curves of the downtube and seattube, to the subtle shaping along the stays, all tubesets have been updated in the interest of performance gains, namely greater vibration damping capacity. The Pinhoti III’s compliance will help keep you at your freshest, on even your longest days of ardent trail smashing.

We’ve made the new Pinhoti a trail bike capable of expanding your ability to attack the mountain. With a slacker head angle, a slightly elongated front center and a head tube that is the stiffest it’s ever been, the Pinhoti III gets even more deft and predictable in tight quarters. We’ve also shortened the chainstays, adding to the Pinhoti III’s nimble, agile handling. So hack switchbacks with confidence. Carve a tight path through the trees. Carry speed across the ridgeline. Scramble up the steepest pitch. The Pinhoti III will go confidently where you point it—without penalty.

To accommodate for a wide range of tire and chainring clearance, the Pinhoti III employs an asymmetric dropped chainstay receiving a striking new CNC-machined titanium chainstay yoke.

And it gets tons of special touches, including an updated dropper post cable integration port.

The Pinhoti III will be offered in standard decal, a bright brushed etched finish, and a new two-tone polish.

All told, the design changes result in a frame weighing just 1,649 grams (size medium)—a savings of 95 grams over our previous version of the Pinhoti.

Whether you’re looking at marathon race day or a day of carving the trail with friends, or anything in between, the new Pinhoti III will take your ride day experience to the next level. Playing on the trails have never been so fun.

Key Advantages

• 3AL/2.5V tubeset, with all new cold-worked shaping for tuned compliance and performance
• Oversized 3AL/2.5V downtube
• Updated geometry
• Asymmetric and dropped drive-side chainstay
• CNC-Machined titanium chainstay yoke
• Updated dropper cable integration port
• New two-tone finish upgrade option
• Internally butted and oversized head tube
• Boost spacing, with 12 x 148mm rear thru axle
• 29” wheel up to 29 x 2.6 tire
• 27.5+” wheel up to 27.5 x 3.0 tire
• Optimized for 120mm to 140mm fork travel
• PF30 bottom bracket shell, with T47 threaded bottom bracket upgrade available
• Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL and custom
• Handcrafted in the U.S.A.
• Average weight for size medium frame: 1,649 grams

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