Litespeed Stories Tagged "Litespeed History"

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.

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.

Military Precision: Brandon Collier and Veterans Day Memories

Litespeed History Veterans Day

As we pay homage to Veterans Day, we bring you a profile on one of our own veterans: Litespeed engineer Brandon Collier. While Brandon has helped develop bikes like the Watia and Pinhoti III, it's his work as an engineer while serving in Iraq in the U.S. Marine Corps that brings us pride. We celebrate Brandon—and all veterans in the armed forces.

Dyed-In-The-Wool Litespeed Extraordinaire: Mitch Hopkins

Litespeed History Review

All of us—every one of us—wants the “new thing.” 12 speed? Yes please. New saddle with ti rails? Gotta have. Cool new kit? Where do I preorder? New Litespeed model? Yes, please! Mitch Hopkins is that guy. The 48-year-old is like many of us: a dyed-in-the-wool cyclist, he’s been on every bike. But something about Litespeed keeps him coming back to ti...

Golden Boy: Litespeed's 35th Anniversary Chat with Steve Hegg

Litespeed History Race Story Road Cycling

At stage races, criteriums and velodromes across America In the mid 1990s, Steve Hegg's name was synonymous with victory. A member of the vaunted Chevrolet-L.A. Sherriff team, nobody made gold and green go as fast as Steve. We catch up with Steve to regale the glory days of the domestic road racing circuit.

Litespeed Bicycles Tour de France Robbie McEwen

Litespeed in Paris: Robbie McEwen's Green Dream at the 2002 Tour de France

Litespeed History Race Story Road Cycling

As we celebrate this final week of the Tour de France, we look back on the 2002 edition, when Lotto-Adecco (and then Litespeed rider) Robbie McEwen battled German powerhouse Erik Zabel for the coveted green jersey, with the jersey on the line on the final day in Paris as he piloted his Litespeed Vortex toward the finish. How did it fare? Read our story on that iconic (and nail-biting) Tour finale!

Legends in Ti: Geoff Kabush's Halcyon XC Days on Litespeed

Litespeed History MTB Race Story

In the mid 2000s, mutton chops were in fashion, and nobody made them look as sharp at the front of a cross country race as Geoff Kabush. As we continue our 35th Anniversary celebration, we caught up with the Canadian powerhouse, who put his Litespeed hardtail on the world cup podium and Beijing Olympics start line with speed and style.

Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence: The Litespeed Story

Litespeed History Video

As we celebrate our 35th Anniversary, we look back on where Litespeed came from and how we've evolved—decade after decade—to deliver the most technologically-advanced titanium bikes to you. And for all that change there's always been one constant in our DNA: titanium, handcrafted to perfection in a way no other has been able to match.

Leading by Design: Get to Know Litespeed Engineer Brad DeVaney

Get To Know Us Litespeed History Race Story

Few bike designers can say they've raced as a BMX factory team rider, designed bikes for cross country world champs RAAM champions, and an guy named Lance, and ridden the unforgiving roads of Emporia at Unbound. For decades, Litespeed engineer Brad DeVaney has relied on progressive design and good 'ol saddle time to influence the signature ride experienced in Litespeed titanium bikes, for several decades. Read along about the man behind Litespeed's industry-leading designs: Brad DeVaney.

Get to Know Us: Litespeed Sales Director Chris Brown

Get To Know Us Litespeed History Race Story

What does it take to make it to the top in the bike industry? It all starts with tube changes. Lots of tube changes. Read about how Chris Brown went from shop rat to (almost) pro racer, to manning the helm at the biggest titanium bike maker in the world.

3rd Annual Made in America Product Showcase

Litespeed History

Litespeed attended the 3rd Annual "Made in America" Showcase on Monday, July 15, 2019.

Inside Litespeed | November 2018

Litespeed History Titanium Factory

All new Ultimate Series road and gravel bikes, painted titanium color options, and an inside look at what's going on inside our Litespeed factory.

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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