Litespeed Watia

Any terrain. Any conditions. Anywhere.

Pronounced /wAH-chUH/

The Inside Look

Whether it’s speed for race day or versatility for the weekend escape into the unknown, the Watia is the most wildly capable titanium gravel bike Litespeed has ever created. When it comes to a clean getaway into the dirt, no one else comes close.

Named appropriately, we hail Watia, deep in North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest. Well off the beaten path, Watia Creek is beautifully inconvenient; those that want to see its natural wonder have to really want it. It’s this small parcel we pay homage to, a parallel summation of where the Watia can take you: well off the grid.

We’ve created a technologically advanced gravel machine for everything you want it to be. The centerpiece for this version features internal cable-routing capability, with brake and shift cables ported into the frame for quiet, clean functionality. The Watia also features modern tire clearance capability with a smooth, agile geometry. Simply put, Watia has broken the normal conventions of what welded, metal construction has consisted of in gravel riding.

With speed for the race, titanium comfort for the distance, and tire clearance to handle any substrata, Watia is a fully capable machine. No matter what your playground looks like, Watia is versatile enough to take you wherever your adventures lead you.

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Key Features

The new Watia sees our elegant titanium craftsmanship reach a new level, resulting in the ultimate expression of titanium performance gravel riding.
Meticulously shaped and cold-worked 3AL/2.5V titanium frame
Ovalized top tube at junction of seat tube and seatstays helps soak up vibrations without sacrificing performance
Horizontally-flattened ovalization in downtube enhances bottom bracket and drivetrain stiffness
CNC-machined titanium plate on driveside chainstay to increase chainring and tire clearance
Full internal cable routing (external cable routing also available)
Tire clearance up to 45mm on 700c wheels, and 53mm on 650b wheels
Geometry that delivers a nimble, road-like feel
Versatile 700c or 650b/27.5” wheel compatibility
160mm rotors front and rear
12 x 100mm front thru axle, 12 x 142mm rear thru axle
PF30 bottom bracket, with T47 threaded bottom bracket upgrade available
Frame sizes: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL and custom
Litespeed gravel fork features optimal tire clearance and fender mounts*
Standard three bottle mounts
Standard fender mounts
Toptube storage mounts available upon request
Proudly handmade in Chattanooga, TN using globally sourced premium materials
Average weight for a size medium frame: 1,565 grams

Geometry
Components
Product Reviews
FAQ
Cable Routing Diagrams

The new Watia sees our elegant titanium craftsmanship reach a new level, resulting in the ultimate expression of titanium performance gravel riding.

	Size	XS	S	M	M/L	L	XL
A	Top Tube Length	51.5	52.8	54.2	55.2	57.0	58.3
B	Head Tube Angle	70.0˚	71.0˚	71.0˚	71.5˚	72.0˚	72.0˚
C	Seat Tube Angle	74.5˚	74.5˚	74.5˚	74.0˚	73.5˚	73.0˚
D	Seat Tube Length	43.0	46.0	49.0	52.0	55.0	58.0
E	Chainstay Length	43.0	43.0	43.0	43.0	43.0	43.0
F	BB Drop	7.6	7.6	7.1	7.1	7.1	6.6
G	Wheelbase	101.0	100.9	102.6	103.4	104.2	105.7
H	Front Center	59.2	59.1	60.4	61.4	62.2	63.6
I	Fork Rake	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
J	Standover Height	72.0	74.3	77.7	80.6	83.4	86.8
K	Head Tube Length	9.9	10.5	13.7	16.2	18.6	21.7
L	Stack	54.0	55.0	57.5	60.0	62.5	65.0
M	Reach	36.5	37.0	37.5	38.0	38.5	39.0

We pair each Litespeed frame with some of the best components and drivetrains in the world. We take component specifications seriously, as the quality and performance of the components are just as important as the frames we design and produce.

If you have any questions or would like to request custom component specifications, please contact us.

Shimano GRX 400

Headset	Cane Creek 40 Series
Stem	FSA Gossamer
Handlebar	FSA NS Adventure Compact
Bar Tape	Select from above
Seatpost	FSA Gossamer
Saddle	WTB Silverado Steel
Shifters	Shimano GRX RX400 10 spd
Rotors	Shimano RT66 160mm
Front Derailleur	Shimano GRX RX400 10 spd
Rear Derailleur	Shimano GRX RX400 10 spd

Crankset	Shimano GRX RX600 46/30 10spd
Cassette	Shimano HG50 11-36 10 spd
Chain	Shimano HG54 10 spd
Bottom Bracket	Shimano
Tires	700C Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS 700x38c Tubeless 650B Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SK 650Bx1.9 Tubeless
Wheelset	Select Wheels Above
Brakeset	Shimano GRX RX400 Hydraulic
Fork	Select Fork Above

Shimano GRX 600 1X

Headset	Cane Creek 40 Series
Stem	FSA Gossamer
Handlebar	FSA NS Adventure Compact
Bar Tape	Select from above
Seatpost	FSA Gossamer
Saddle	WTB Volt Medium Steel
Shifters	Shimano GRX RX600
Rotors	Shimano RT70 160mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano GRX RX812

Crankset	GRX RX600 1X 40T
Cassette	Shimano SLX M7000 11-42
Chain	Shimano HG601
Bottom Bracket	Praxis
Tires	700C Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS 700x38c Tubeless 650B Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SK 650Bx1.9 Tubeless
Wheelset	Select Wheels Above
Brakeset	Shimano GRX RX400 Hydraulic
Fork	Select Fork Above

Shimano GRX 600 2X

Headset	Cane Creek 40 Series
Stem	FSA Gossamer
Handlebar	FSA NS Adventure Compact
Bar Tape	Select from above
Seatpost	FSA Gossamer
Saddle	WTB Volt Medium Steel
Shifters	Shimano GRX RX600
Rotors	Shimano RT70 160mm
Front Derailleur	Shimano GRX RX600
Rear Derailleur	Shimano GRX RX810

Crankset	GRX RX600 46/30
Cassette	Shimano HG700 11-34
Chain	Shimano HG601
Bottom Bracket	Praxis
Tires	700C Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS 700x38c Tubeless 650B Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SK 650Bx1.9 Tubeless
Wheelset	Select Wheels Above
Brakeset	Shimano GRX RX400 Hydraulic
Fork	Select Fork Above
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Shimano GRX 810 1X

Headset	Cane Creek 40 Series
Stem	FSA Energy
Handlebar	FSA A-Wing AGX Alloy
Bar Tape	Select from above
Seatpost	FSA SL-K Carbon
Saddle	WTB Volt Medium Cromoly
Shifters	Shimano GRX RX810
Rotors	Shimano MT800 160mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano GRX RX812

Crankset	GRX RX810 1X 42T
Cassette	Shimano XT M8000 11-42
Chain	Shimano HG701
Bottom Bracket	Praxis
Tires	700C Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS 700x38c Tubeless 650B Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SK 650Bx1.9 Tubeless
Wheelset	Select Wheels Above
Brakeset	Shimano GRX RX810 Hydraulic
Fork	Select Fork Above

Shimano GRX 810 2X

Headset	Cane Creek 40 Series
Stem	FSA Energy
Handlebar	FSA A-Wing AGX Alloy
Bar Tape	Select from above
Seatpost	FSA SL-K Carbon
Saddle	WTB Volt Medium Cromoly
Shifters	Shimano GRX RX810
Rotors	Shimano MT800 160mm
Front Derailleur	Shimano GRX RX810
Rear Derailleur	Shimano GRX RX810

Crankset	GRX RX810 48/31
Cassette	Shimano HG800 11-34
Chain	Shimano HG701
Bottom Bracket	Praxis
Tires	700C Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS 700x38c Tubeless 650B Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SK 650Bx1.9 Tubeless
Wheelset	Select Wheels Above
Brakeset	Shimano GRX RX810 Hydraulic
Fork	Select Fork Above
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Shimano GRX 810 Di2 1X

Headset	Cane Creek 40 Series
Stem	FSA Energy
Handlebar	FSA A-Wing AGX Alloy
Bar Tape	Select from above
Seatpost	FSA SL-K Carbon
Saddle	WTB Volt Medium Cromoly
Shifters	Shimano GRX RX815 Di2
Rotors	Shimano MT800 160mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano GRX RX817 Di2

Crankset	GRX RX810 1X 42T
Cassette	Shimano XT M8000 11-42
Chain	Shimano HG701
Bottom Bracket	Praxis
Tires	700C Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS 700x38c Tubeless 650B Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SK 650Bx1.9 Tubeless
Wheelset	Select Wheels Above
Brakeset	Shimano GRX RX810 Hydraulic
Fork	Select Fork Above

Shimano GRX 810 Di2 2X

Headset	Cane Creek 40 Series
Stem	FSA Energy
Handlebar	FSA A-Wing AGX Alloy
Bar Tape	Select from above
Seatpost	FSA SL-K Carbon
Saddle	WTB Volt Medium Cromoly
Shifters	Shimano GRX RX815 Di2
Rotors	Shimano MT800 160mm
Front Derailleur	Shimano GRX RX815 Di2
Rear Derailleur	Shimano GRX RX815 Di2

Crankset	GRX RX810 48/31
Cassette	Shimano HG800 11-34
Chain	Shimano HG701
Bottom Bracket	Praxis
Tires	700C Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS 700x38c Tubeless 650B Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SK 650Bx1.9 Tubeless
Wheelset	Select Wheels Above
Brakeset	Shimano GRX RX810 Hydraulic
Fork	Select Fork Above
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Campy Ekar 1X13

Headset	Cane Creek 40 Series
Stem	FSA Energy
Handlebar	FSA A-Wing AGX Alloy
Bar Tape	Select from above
Seatpost	FSA SL-K Carbon
Saddle	WTB Volt Medium Cromoly
Shifters	Campy Ekar
Rotors	Campy Ekar 160mm Center Lock
Rear Derailleur	Campy Ekar

Crankset	Campy Ekar 40T
Cassette	Campy Ekar 10-44
Chain	Camp Ekar
Bottom Bracket	Praxis
Tires	700C Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS 700x38c Tubeless
Wheelset	Select Wheels Above
Brakeset	Camp Ekar Hydraulic
Fork	Select Fork Above
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SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS 12spd

Headset	Cane Creek 40 Series
Stem	FSA Gossamer
Handlebar	FSA NS Adventure Compact
Bar Tape	Select from above
Seatpost	FSA Gossamer
Saddle	WTB Volt Medium Steel
Shifters	SRAM Rival eTap AXS
Rotors	SRAM Centerline X 160mm
Rear Derailleur	SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS 12spd

Crankset	SRAM Rival 1X 42T 12spd
Cassette	SRAM Rival XPLR 10-44 12spd
Chain	SRAM Rival 12spd
Bottom Bracket	SRAM Press-Fit
Tires	700C Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SS 700x43c Tubeless 650B Tires - Panaracer Gravel King SK 650Bx1.9 Tubeless
Wheelset	Select Wheels Above
Brakeset	SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD
Fork	Select Fork Above

Pure Gravel: Watia Review

"The Watia occupies the sweet spot between Litespeed’s race-focused Ultimate Gravel, and their Cherohala with its more relaxed geometry. The Watia is designed to be Litespeed’s new jack-of-all-trades model that has race chops for long 200-mile fireroad epics, as well as the weekend cruises with friends, all in one of the most technologically-advanced ti bikes on the market."

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CyclingTips: A Magical ride, but old-school handling

"If you’re in the market for a US-made titanium gravel bike with that legendary ride quality you’ve heard about, the Watia will certainly deliver that in spades, (presumably) along with the long-term durability and toughness that so many titanium buyers value.."

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Find answers to common questions about bike builds, custom component selections, and shipping. If you have any questions feel free to live-chat with us or contact us.

How long does it take to receive my bike?
Due to high demand, lead times vary per bike model, size, and build kit. For an accurate delivery estimate live-chat or contact us!

Can I make changes to the build kit?
Absolutely. Our bikes are built to order so you can customize however you'd like. If there are components you'd really like on your bike but don't see them offered live-chat or contact us for availability and a custom quote!

Can I have a different length stem, crankarms, or different gearing?
We spec different length components on our bikes based on common lengths per each size of bike. If you are looking to specify what length components or the gearing you'd like on your new Litespeed just live-chat or contact us and we'll get you started on a custom order.

How much does shipping cost?
UNITED STATES: Shipping for frame and frameset orders is $55 USD. For full bike orders shipping is $195 and includes professional assemble at our Litespeed factory and shipment in our Litespeed Pro Box so you don't have to assemble the bike when it arrives to your door. For technician delivery, check out our Home.Delivery.Right service. Click here for shipping options.

OUTSIDE OF USA: By going through the checkout process, you will be able to see the shipping charges associated with shipping to your country. We offer competitive shipping prices around the world, and even cover duty, VAT and import fees when shipping to Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia.

Does my bike arrive assembled?
For orders in the United States our bikes ship assembled in our Litespeed Pro Box. Adjust your bars then add the seatpost and front wheel and you're ready to ride. We also offer our technician delivery service, Home.Delivery.Right. Click here for shipping options.

Please note: all disc brake bikes are shipped with a leverless thru-axle. A 6mm allen wrench is needed for removal or installation of your front and rear wheels.

*Bikes ordered with custom geometry:
Our 30-day return policy does not apply to custom frame orders. If your order is cancelled for any reason, you will receive a 50% refund. Questions? Reach out to our team via LiveChat online or via email at info@litespeed.com and we'll be happy to help.

Litespeed Assembly Video
Interested in learning more about the wiring routes on Di2 and mechanical-specific Watia bikes? Click below to see full diagrams and descriptions.

Di2 Wire Routing Diagram

Mechanical Wire Routing Diagram

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