The Pinhoti III Titanium Mountain Bike Collection

THE DEFINITIVE TITANIUM XC HARDTAIL

Big miles. Big Adventure. Big smiles. From marathon racing to bikepacking epics, the Pinhoti III is an XC hardtail poised to work hard and play hard.

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PINHOTI III

The Definitive Titanium XC Hardtail

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PINHOTI III FRAME

The Definitive Titanium XC Hardtail

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BUILT FOR BIGGER ADVENTURES

The journey is often better than the destination, and the journey is always more fun with the Pinhoti III. Summit steep goat paths that rise high above treeline. Conquer you local XC loop at breakneck speed. Pedal across huge distances and explore trails far from civilization. The Pinhoti III is made to conquer it all with the toughness and ride quality that has made Litespeed titanium so legendary.

PURE LW TUBESET

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

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PROUDLY HANDCRAFTED

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

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LEGENDARY TITANIUM

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

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PURE TITANIUM HARDTAIL

The hardtail Pinhoti III provides pure efficiency with every pedal stroke and ultimate reliability. A CNC-machined titanium asymmetric dropped chainstay yoke increases tire and chainring clearance so you can dial in your set-up to maximize performance.

SHAPED FOR THE TRAIL

No manufacturer excels at making titanium tubes like Litespeed. With a custom-formed and precisely shaped Pure LW tubeset, the Pinhoti offers lower weight and more compliance, keeping you faster and fresher for long days of pedaling up and down tough trails.

A LEGENDARY RIDE

We believe titanium is the ultimate frame material for mountain bikes. With unmatched durability, the Pinhoti is built to last a lifetime, all while weighing less than the competition and absorbing high-frequency vibrations to provide titanium legendary ride quality.

BEYOND THE HORIZON...

A TRULY EPIC TRAIL

Just south of Litespeed headquarters is the epic Pinhoti trail. It challenges riders with endless rocks and roots, and it is one of the most rugged, remote, ridiculously fun strips of singletrack in the entire country.

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.

TRAIL GEOMETRY

The Pinhoti III features more trail-oriented geometry than many XC hardtails for confident and predictable handling on all but the gnarliest trails. With the ideal balance, the Pinhoti provides agility and control in tight quarters with plenty of high-speed stability on steep and rough terrain.

CNC-MACHINED TITANIUM

All of Litespeed’s titanium dropouts, brake mounts, and small parts are designed and CNC-machined in-house. Components like the Pinhoti’s machined yoke and dropouts are lighter and stronger than any 3D-printed titanium equivalent.

EXPLORE THE DETAILS

The Pinhoti is the trail hardtail in its ideal form, built with low weight and capable geometry so you can crush climbs and shred descents, all with the unmatched durability and ride quality of Litespeed titanium.

Frame & Fork Specs

Frame

Frame Material	Pure LW 3AL/2.5V Titanium Tubeset
Frame Weight	1,649g (Size M)
BB Standard	PF30 (T47 Optional Upgrade)
Seatpost Diameter	31.6mm
Derailleur Hanger	UDH
Front Derailleur Mount	34.9mm Clamp-on
Cable Routing	External

Axle Specs

Rear Spacing	12x148mm

Fork

Optimal Fork Travel	120-140mm

Tire Clearance

Max Tire Size	29 x 2.5" / 27.5 x 3.0"

Mounts

Downtube Water Bottle Bolts	2
Seattube Water Bottle Bolts	Only on Sizes L and XL
Toptube Bag Mount	Optional Upgrade
Downtube Accessory Mount	Yes
Rack Mount	Optional Upgrade

XS

152cm 60 - 165cm 64

S

162cm 63 - 174cm 67

M

174cm 67 - 180cm 71

L

180cm 71 - 192cm 75

XL

189cm 74 - 198cm 77

The Pinhoti III has clearance to fit mountain bike tires up to 29" x 2.5” or 27.5" x 3.0” 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 2-3 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 Pinhoti III 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.