THE DO-IT-ALL TITANIUM HARDTAIL

THE LITESPEED PINHOTI III

Big miles. Big Adventure. Big smiles. From marathon racing to weekend shredding, the Pinhoti III is a trail hardtail poised to work hard and play hard.

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    Titanium Pinhoti III - Litespeed Bicycles

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    PINHOTI III

    • Pure LW Titanium Tubeset
    • Trail-Focused Geometry
    • 120-140mm Fork Travel
    • 1,649 gram frame weight
    $4,120 Regular price $5,150
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    Titanium Pinhoti III Frame - Litespeed Bicycles

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    PINHOTI III FRAME

    • Pure LW Titanium Tubeset
    • Trail-Focused Geometry
    • 120-140mm Fork Travel
    • 1,649 gram frame weight
    $1,959.20 Regular price $2,449

THE TRAIL-TAMING TITANIUM HARDTAIL

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. Smash through chunky rocks and roots at breakneck speed. Pedal across huge distances on any trail, in any conditions. The Pinhoti III is made to conquer it all with the toughness 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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THE 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 tubeset, the Pinhoti offers lower weight and more compliance, keeping you faster and fresher for long days of smashing 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. 

STAY LOOSE.

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. 

EXPLORE THE DETAILS

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
Size XS S M L XL
A - Stack 60 63.5 64 65 66
B - Reach 40 41 43.5 46 48.5
C - Standover Height (cm) 69.9 71.4 75.7 80 84.1
D - Top Tube Length (cm) virtual horizontal 56.6 58.7 62 64.8 68.1
E - Seat Tube Angle 74.5° 74.5° 74.0° 74.0° 73.5°
F - Seat Tube Length (cm) 35.6 35.6 40.6 45.7 50.8
G - Head Tube Angle 67.0° 67.0° 67.5° 67.5° 67.5°
H - Head Tube Length (cm) 10.1 10.4 10.7 11.9 13
I - BB Drop (cm) 5.71 5.71 5.71 5.71 5.71
J - Front Center (cm) 68.1 70.6 72.6 75.4 78.5
K - Chainstay Length (cm) 42.9 42.9 42.9 42.9 42.9
L - Wheelbase (cm) 110 113 115 118 121
M - Fork Offset (cm) 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4
N - Trail (cm w/ 2.6" tire) 11.4 11.4 11 11 11
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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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 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 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.

LIFETIME WARRANTY
Ride with peace of mind knowing that your Litespeed bike is covered for life by our rider-first warranty.
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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS & MARS ROVERS

Litespeed bikes have won World Championships and Tour de France stages, and NASA even relied on our team to design and build titanium components for the Curiosity Mars Rover. No bike brand has more experience pushing the limits of titanium manufacturing.