Litespeed Stories Tagged "Bike Tips"

Campagnolo Ekar + Litespeed Ti Gravel = Performance Perfection

Gravel riders: you've decided to get your taste for dirt aboard a Litespeed—congrats! So the next question is: what's the deal with Campagnolo's Ekar group, and what makes it so...well, bellissimo? We explain not only how Campy Ekar is one of the most in-demand groupsets in gravel, but that you can be rolling on your own Ekar-equipped Litespeed in just weeks. Yep-weeks. Read our Ekar primer.

700c versus 650B: The Gravel Wheel Conundrum...Solved!

Bike Tips Gravel Cycling

Both 700c and 650B wheels are popular for gravel but it's a question we're often asked: which is best for you? We go into detail on the benefits of each in our blog post on 700c versus 650B wheel choice. Once you're done reading, you'll pick the perfect wheelset for your new Litespeed.

1X or 2X?

Bike Tips Gravel Cycling

It’s probably one of the biggest questions when building your new Litespeed gravel bike: What’s the difference between a 1X or 2X drivetrain? And ultimately, which should I choose?

T47 Bottom Bracket: Now Available on Litespeed Bikes

Bike Tips

Litespeed now offers the T47 standard bottom bracket on all frames as an upgrade! So, what are the benefits of the T47 bottom bracket?

Litespeed Gravel vs. Cherohala

Bike Tips Gravel Cycling

The Cherohala and Gravel bikes by Litespeed are some of the best titanium gravel bikes on the market. They are extremely versatile bikes and can be used for road biking, touring, adventure cycling, commuting, gravel riding, and even singletrack!

How To Take Care Of Your Mountain Bike

Bike Tips MTB

Mountain bikes are built to handle the roughest terrain and the most difficult of obstacles. But, giving them some periodic TLC always helps. Here are some maintenance tips to help you take care of your mountain bike to ensure it performs well in every ride.

Top 5 Mountain Bike Destinations in the U.S.A

Bike Tips Cycling Trip MTB

Mountain Bikers: Looking for new and exciting trails to ride? Check out these top 5 mountain bike destinations in the U.S.A.

Joe Allen Rides the The TransAmerica Bike Race Aboard a Litespeed T5g

Bike Tips Bikepacking

The TransAmerica Bike Race (TABR) uses the US Bicycle Route 76 established as part of Bikecentennial in 1976. It provides variations in terrain, elevation, wind conditions and temperatures that add to the difficulty.

**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

Frame Size

Rider Height (in)

Rider Height (cm)

XS

4'10” – 5’2”

147 - 157

S

5’2" – 5’6”

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