Litespeed Stories

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.

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

MTB Review

Mountain Bike Action reviews the Pinhoti III.

Carey Lowrey: Ageless Trail Slayer

Adventure MTB

After you hit 50, the idea is to relax and enjoy the twilight years... right? Wrong. We chat with Carey Lowrey, who's idea of relaxing is smashing girls half her age at mountain bike races around the country. And often on a singlespeed, no less. We chat with the ageless wonder.

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.

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!

Racing Litespeed at age 13

MTB Race Story

My name is Brady Lawson. I am a 13-year-old mountain bike racer living in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I am currently training for the Tennessee State Mountain Bike Championship on my Litespeed.

Litespeed Unicoi: Mountain Bike Action Review, February 2019

MTB Review

Litespeed has been designing titanium bikes for over 30 years, and the Unicoi design has been in its quiver of short-travel XC race bikes for some time. The MBA wrecking crew couldn’t pass up the opportunity to put this new unique “hardtail” to the test on our local stomping grounds, so we ordered one up and headed out to our favorite trails.

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.

Mountain Bike Action Magazine Pinhoti Boost Review

MTB Review

Mountain Bike Action Magazine put the Litespeed Pinhoti Boost to the test in their June 2017 edition. Read the review here and check out more information on the Pinhoti Boost here!

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

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