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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PINHOTI III
- Pure LW Titanium Tubeset
- Trail-Focused Geometry
- 120-140mm Fork Travel
- 1,649 gram frame weight
$5,150.00
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PINHOTI III FRAME
- Pure LW Titanium Tubeset
- Trail-Focused Geometry
- 120-140mm Fork Travel
- 1,649 gram frame weight
$2,449.00

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.

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

Pinhoti II uses updated trail geometry 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 weight: 1,649 grams (size medium)
Pure LW 3AL/2.5V titanium tubeset
Optimized for 120mm to 140mm fork travel
PF30 bottom bracket - threaded T47 upgrade available
Boost 12 x 148mm rear thru axle
Sizes L and XL include seatube bottle mounts
Maximum tire size: 29 x 2.5" / 27.5 x 3.0"
Proudly handcrafted in Chattanooga, TN, using globally sourced premium materials

*Varies based on tire brand, tread, wheel, and fork combination.

	XS	S	M	L	XL
A - top tube length	56.6	58.7	62	64.8	68.1
B - head tube angle	67.0°	67.0°	67.5°	67.5°	67.5°
C - seat tube angle	74.5°	74.5°	74.0°	74.0°	73.5°
D - seat tube length	35.6	35.6	40.6	45.7	50.8
E - chainstay length	42.9	42.9	42.9	42.9	42.9
F - bb drop	5.71	5.71	5.71	5.71	5.71
G - wheelbase	110	113	115	118	121
H - front center	68.1	70.6	72.6	75.4	78.5
I - fork rake	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4
J - standover height	69.9	71.4	75.7	80	84.1
K - head tube length	10.1	10.4	10.7	11.9	13
L - stack	60	63.5	64	65	66
M - reach	40	41	43.5	46	48.5
Stem length (mm)	70	70	70	70	70
Crank length (mm)	170	170	170	175	175

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 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.