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Versatile Externally Routed Gravel

Watia Frame | Externally Routed

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Pronounced /wAH-chUH/. Whether it’s speed for race day or versatility for the weekend escape into the unknown, the Watia is a wildly capable titanium gravel bike. When it comes to a clean getaway into the dirt, no one else comes close.

$1,299

$2,350

Backpacking & Adventure Gravel
Pro-Tier Aggressively-Shaped 3AL/2.5V Titanium Tubing
700c or 650b Wheel Compatible
45mm or 53mm Tire Clearance
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Any Terrain. Any Conditions. Anywhere.

Watia Frame | Externally Routed

$1,299.00 USD $2,350.00 USD
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Watia Frame | Externally Routed

Features

All the details on frame geometry, wheelsets, components, & more.

  • The 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
  • External mechanical cable routing (full internal cable routing also available)
  • Internal Di2 cable routing
  • 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

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

  A - Top Tube Length B - Head Tube Angle C - Seat Tube Angle D - Seat Tube Length E - Chainstay Length F - BB Drop G - Wheelbase H - Front Center I - Fork Rake J - Standover Height K - Head Tube Length L - Stack M - Reach Stem Length (mm) Crank Length (mm)
XS 20.3 70.0° 74.5° 16.9 16.9 3.0 39.8 23.3 2.0 28.3 3.9 21.3 14.4 - -
S 20.8 71.0° 74.5° 18.1 16.9 3.0 39.7 23.3 2.0 29.3 4.1 21.7 14.6 - -
M 21.3 71.0° 74.5° 19.3 16.9 2.8 40.4 23.8 22.8 30.6 5.4 22.6 14.8 - -
ML 21.7 71.5° 74.0° 20.5 16.9 2.8 40.7 24.2 2.0 31.7 6.4 23.6 15.0 - -
L 22.4 72.0° 73.5° 21.7 16.9 2.8 41.0 24.5 2.0 32.8 7.3 24.6 15.2 - -
XL 23.0 72.0° 73.0° 22.8 16.9 2.6 41.6 25.0 2.0 34.2 8.5 25.6 15.4 - -
  A - Top Tube Length B - Head Tube Angle C - Seat Tube Angle D - Seat Tube Length E - Chainstay Length F - BB Drop G - Wheelbase H - Front Center I - Fork Rake J - Standover Height K - Head Tube Length L - Stack M - Reach Stem Length (mm) Crank Length (mm)
XS 51.5 70.0° 74.5° 43.0 43.0 7.6 101.0 59.2 5.0 72.0 9.9 54.0 36.5 - -
S 52.8 71.0° 74.5° 46.0 43.0 7.6 100.9 59.1 5.0 74.3 10.5 55.0 37.0 - -
M 54.2 71.0° 74.5° 49.0 43.0 7.1 102.6 60.4 58.0 77.7 13.7 57.5 37.5 - -
ML 55.2 71.5° 74.0° 52.0 43.0 7.1 103.4 61.4 5.0 80.6 16.2 60.0 38.0 - -
L 57.0 72.0° 73.5° 55.0 43.0 7.1 104.2 62.2 5.0 83.4 18.6 62.5 38.5 - -
XL 58.3 72.0° 73.0° 58.0 43.0 6.6 105.7 63.6 5.0 86.8 21.7 65.0 39.0 - -

Delivery & Support

Fully build and customize your Litespeed bike from the ground up. Build to your ride and specifications, where we then construct your ride in our shop, and ship direct to you!

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