Litespeed Stories Tagged "Bikepacking"

Athlete Spotlight: Chattanooga Bikepacking Phenom Matt Schweiker

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.

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.

Florida, Man! Austin Sullivan's 373-mile Bikepacking test with the new Pinhoti III

Bikepacking MTB Race Story

Dodging gators, swamps, late-night partiers and nearly 400 miles of sand and singletrack, Litespeed builder Austin Sullivan puts the new Pinhoti III to the ultimate test in Florida. Read about his wild "Florida Man" escapades!

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”

157 - 165

M

5’6"– 5’9”

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

Athlete Spotlight: Chattanooga Bikepacking Phenom Matt Schweiker

Taco Run: Matt takes on Oaxaca

Pinhoti III Silk Road Mountain Race Setup

Florida, Man! Austin Sullivan's 373-mile Bikepacking test with the new Pinhoti III

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

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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

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