Litespeed Stories

Shaping Technology in Titanium for Performance Gains

When it comes to making titanium bikes, round is... boring. Why are wildly-shaped tubesets a defining performance signature of any Litespeed? (And why is it a feature that makes a Litespeed more aesthetically pleasing than any round-tubed bike out there?) Learn about Litespeed tubeset shaping: the extra effort we go to in making the finest titanium bikes in the world.

Litespeed: Justin's Titanium Gravel Bike Build

Bespoke Builds: Justin Gagnon's Litespeed Watia

As bespoke bike builds go, Justin’s new Litespeed Watia is Gucci as it gets. We break it down.

Athlete Spotlight: Chattanooga Bikepacking Phenom Matt Schweiker

Bikepacking Matt Schweiker MTB Pinhoti III

Chattanooga mountain biker Matt Schweiker loves to ride. A LOT. This bikepacking phenom says taking on wild terrain and races around the world is about more than the race. Culture, people, and exotic local cuisine make it a passion that extends beyond the start and finish line.

Taco Run: Matt takes on Oaxaca

Bikepacking Cycling Trip Matt Schweiker MTB Pinhoti III

Litespeed endurance rider Matt Schweiker's recent trip to Oaxaca was more than just a food run. Join him on what turned into a captivating multi-day excursion on his Pinhoti III, in one of the most culturally rich areas of Mexico.

Litespeed 2022 Highlights

Year In Review

From gravel races to bikepacking epics, new models to new colors, Litespeed rocked it in 2022. We look back at the year as we look forward to 2023.

Riding with the Marines: Ed Kulbis Story

Ed Kulbis: Riding with the Marines

Interviews Veterans Day

As we celebrate Veteran's Day this week, we bring you the story of Ed Kulbis. After 23 years serving in the Marine Corps, there's one thing that kept him stoked, no matter where he was deployed: the bike. Read Ed's story.

The Grand Experiment: Angela Naeth at Life Time Grand Prix

Gravel Cycling Gravel Racing

Getting an invite to a six-race gravel and mountain bike series was a wild deviation for pro triathlete Angela Naeth. She recently finished the series in the top 20 and recounts what she learned when racing out of her comfort zone.

Pinhoti III and the Silk Road Mountain Race Setup

Pinhoti III Silk Road Mountain Race Setup

Adventure Bikepacking Matt Schweiker Pinhoti III Race Story

The Silk Road Mountain Race travels nearly 1,200 miles across old Soviet dirt roads in Kyrgyzstan, and Chattanooga resident, Matt Schweiker chose a Litespeed Pinhoti III to get him through it. Watch as he takes us through his gear selection and setup.

Tips for Surviving SBT GRVL

Gravel Cycling Training Tips

Every gravel race has its own flavor, and the upcoming SBT GRVL is no different. Don't let the groomed gravel fire roads and rolling landscapes lull you into a false sense of security: Steamboat has its pitfalls; we've been on those roads and know 'em. Read our five top tips to succeed in one of the greatest gravel races in America.

Litespeed at 2022 Unbound Gravel: Chris Brown's Top 10 Adventure

Adventure Gravel Racing

In stringing together his third straight top 10 overall finish at the Unbound Gravel 100 aboard his Litespeed Ultimate Gravel, Chris Brown added flourish to a sometimes dusty, sometimes muddy gravel epic. We recount the story of his day.

Read Mountain Bike Action Magazine's Review of the Pinhoti III

MTB Review

Mountain Bike Action reviews the Pinhoti III.

Racing for Yourself: Jeramie Hoff

Gravel Racing Litespeed History

Sometimes the best results are when you're racing just for yourself. Jeramie Hoff is one of the top masters gravel racers in the southeast. How does he collect wins and podiums on his Ultimate gravel? Focus on being the best version of yourself, he says. Read his story.

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Frame Size	Rider Height (in)	Rider Height (cm)
XS	4'10” – 5’2”	147 - 157
S	5’2" – 5’6”	157 - 165
M	5’6"– 5’9”	165 - 175
ML	5’8” – 5’11”	173 - 180
L	5'-10” – 6’2”	178 - 188
XL	6’2" – 6'4"	188 - 198

Frame Size	Rider Height (in)	Rider Height (cm)
XS	5'0" - 5'4"	152 - 165
S	5'3" - 5'7"	162 - 174
M	5'7" - 5'11"	174 - 180
L	5'11" - 6'3"	180 - 192
XL	6'2"- 6'5"	189 - 198

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Litespeed Sizing Chart

Road, Gravel, Cherohala, & City

Frame Size

Rider Height (in)

Rider Height (cm)

XS

4'10” – 5’2”

147 - 157

S

5’2" – 5’6”

157 - 165

M

5’6"– 5’9”

165 - 175

ML

5’8” – 5’11”

173 - 180

L

5'-10” – 6’2”

178 - 188

XL

6’2" – 6'4"

188 - 198

Pinhoti III, Nolichucky & Unicoi

Frame Size

Rider Height (in)

Rider Height (cm)

XS

5'0" - 5'4"

152 - 165

S

5'3" - 5'7"

162 - 174

M

5'7" - 5'11"

174 - 180

L

5'11" - 6'3"

180 - 192

XL

6'2"- 6'5"

189 - 198