The All-Road Cherohala Bike | Litespeed Bicycles

UNMATCHED ALL-ROAD VERSATILITY

The do-it-all master of broken asphalt and unpaved roads, designed for riders who need one bike that is ready for anything.

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CHEROHALA

Unmatched All-Road Versatility

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$3,199.20 Regular price $3,999
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LIGHTWEIGHT ROAD

CHEROHALA FRAME

Unmatched All-Road Versatility

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UNMATCHED ALL-ROAD VERSATILITY.

With ample tire clearance to handle pavement or gravel and endurance geometry for all-day riding, the Cherohala combines unmatched versatility with stunning affordability so you can go anywhere. Find that thing that reaches into your soul, the thing on two wheels that makes you happy. On road—or off—it’s just around the bend… on the Cherohala.

PURE LW TUBESET

Butted and size-specific and aerospace-grade Pure LW titanium tubeset

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LEGENDARY TITANIUM

Unmatched durability and ride quality, designed and built to last a lifetime

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PROUDLY HANDCRAFTED

Built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, using globally sourced premium materials.

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ALL-ROAD PERFORMANCE

The sister bike to the iconic Arenberg endurance bike, the equally comfortable Cherohala adds even more capability for unpaved dirt and gravel roads with clearance for 38mm tires, allowing it to pull double duty as a road or gravel bike.

TRICKLE DOWN TECHNOLOGY

Advanced and affordable don’t have to be mutually exclusive. The Cherohala’s Pure LW titanium frame is designed with butted, size-specific tubing, tuned to provide the perfect combination of stiffness and compliance, without adding excess weight.

A LEGENDARY RIDE

Advanced and affordable don’t have to be mutually exclusive. The Cherohala’s Pure LW titanium frame is designed with butted, size-specific tubing, tuned to provide the perfect combination of stiffness and compliance, without adding excess weight.

THE INSPIRATION

THE ROAD TO THE SKY

The Cherohala Skyway is a beautiful National Scenic Byway that connects Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Robbinsville, North Carolina. Its name is a portmanteau of Cherokee and Nantahala, the two national forests it passes through.

PURE LW TUBING

Our aerospace-grade Pure LW tubeset is hand-crafted in-house, size-specific, butted, and fine-tuned to produce the perfect ride, making it ideal for bikes that prioritize comfort and durability, while remaining competitively lightweight.

38MM TIRE CLEARANCE

Bigger rides are made better with bigger tire clearance. The Cherohala City will fit tires up to 38mm wide, giving you more options to choose a tire setup that will maximize comfort and minimize rolling resistance while opening up more roads for exploration.

ENDURANCE GEOMETRY

Designed by a team that has built bikes for countless pro racers, World Champions, and Tour de France stage winners, the Cherohala City represents decades of refinement, providing a comfortable riding position and stable handling to tackle long rides and unpaved roads.

CNC-MACHINED TITANIUM

All of Litespeed’s titanium dropouts, brake mounts, and small parts are designed and CNC-machined in-house. Components like our machined dropout and two-piece disc brake mount are lighter and stronger than any 3D-printed titanium equivalent.

BUILT FOR YOU

Every Litespeed is built to order and delivered to your door in 3-4 weeks. Experience the advanced titanium technology, unmatched attention to detail, and custom component and finish options that have made Litespeed bikes legendary.

EXPLORE THE DETAILS

Frame & Fork Specs

Frame

Frame Material	Pure LW 3AL/2.5V Titanium Tubeset
Frame Weight	1,467g (Size M)
BB Standard	PF30 (T47 Optional Upgrade)
Seatpost Diameter	31.6mm
Derailleur Hanger	UDH
Front Derailleur Mount	34.9mm Clamp-on
Cable Routing	Semi-Integrated

Axle Specs

Front Spacing	12x100mm
Front Axle Spec	M12 x 1.5, 120-125mm
Rear Spacing	12x142mm
Rear Axle Spec	M12 x 1.0, 164-167mm

Drivetrain

Max Chainring Size (2x)	50/34t
Max Chainring Size (1x)	50t

Brakes

Rotor Max Size (Front)	160mm
Rotor Max Size (Rear)	160mm

Fork

Fork Offset	50mm
Rigid Fork Length	395mm

Tire Clearance

Max Tire Size	700 x 38mm

Mounts

Downtube Water Bottle Bolts	2
Seattube Water Bottle Bolts	2
Toptube Bag Mount	Optional Upgrade
Rack Mount	Optional Upgrade


Size	S	M	M/L	L	XL
A - Stack	55cm	57.5cm	60cm	62.5cm	65cm
B - Reach	37cm	37.5cm	38cm	38.5cm	39cm
C - Standover Height	73.4cm	76.9cm	79.7cm	82.5cm	85.8cm
D - Top Tube Length (Virtual Horizontal)	52.3cm	53.4cm	55.2cm	57cm	58.9cm
E - Seat Tube Angle	74.5°	74.5°	74.0°	73.5°	73.0°
F - Seat Tube Length	46cm	49cm	52cm	55cm	58cm
G - Head Tube Angle	71.0°	71.0°	71.5°	72.0°	72.0°
H - Head Tube Length	10.6cm	13.2cm	16.2cm	18.6cm	21.7cm
I - BB Drop	7.6cm	7.1cm	7.1cm	7.1cm	6.6cm
J - Front Center	59.1cm	60.4cm	61.4cm	62.2cm	63.6cm
K - Chainstay Length	43cm	43cm	43cm	43cm	43cm
L - Wheelbase	100.9cm	102.4cm	103.4cm	104.2cm	105.7cm
M - Fork Offset	5cm	5cm	5cm	5cm	5cm
N - Trail (w/ 32mm tire)	6.7cm	6.7cm	6.3cm	6cm	6cm

XS

147cm 58 - 157cm 62

S

157cm 62 - 165cm 66

M

165cm 66 - 175cm 69

ML

173cm 68 - 180cm 71

L

178cm 71 - 188cm 74

XL

188cm 74 - 198cm 76

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When you select tubeless-ready wheels and tires, the bike will come from the Litespeed factory with tires set up tubeless with Stan's NoTubes sealant.

If you would like innertubes, you can make a note in the "component request field" on your order, and we will be happy to accommodate.

If you want confirmation whether your specific wheel/tire selection will come tubeless, feel free to contact us via email or chat.

2x maximum chainring size is 50/34t. 1x maximum chainring size is 50t.

The Cherohala is designed around 700c x 35mm-38mm tires. It has clearance to fit road and gravel tires up to 38mm wide.

Every Litespeed titanium frame is hand-built in the USA, in our factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by master framebuilders using premium, globally sourced materials.

The average lead time is 3-4 weeks. This is because every Litespeed titanium frame and complete bike is built to order. You will receive email updates informing you when we begin building and assembling your bike, and when it is shipped from our factory.

The Arenberg is an endurance bike designed for long-distance riding, riding on rough roads, and general all-around road riding.

The Cherohala is an all-road bike designed for long-distance riding and riding a mix of paved and unpaved surfaces.

The Arenberg and Cherohala titanium frames are very similar in terms of weight, construction, and compliance. The main difference is that the Arenberg's geometry and handling are designed around 28-35mm road tires, while the Cherohala's geometry and handling are designed around 35-38mm road and gravel tires. The ideal frame will depend on your preferred tire size and riding terrain.

The Cherohala is built with Litespeed's Pure LW tubeset. Pure LW is a lightweight titanium tubeset made from aerospace-grade 3AL/2.5V titanium. It is formed, butted, and bent in-house just like our Superform tubes, but omits the multi-dimensional shaping and variable wall-thickness to reduce cost. Pure LW is the ideal choice for bikes that prioritize comfort and durability, while remaining competitively lightweight.