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Not Just Titanium. Litespeed Titanium

Since 1986, we have been building bikes from our factory in Chattanooga, Tenn. using globally sourced materials, to win on roads and trails world over. Our greatest victory? Yours.

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Nothing beats titanium. And nothing beats Litespeed titanium.

Why Litespeed Ti?

The reasons are legendary. The material of choice for lunar missions, aircraft, and more, titanium is heralded for its remarkable qualities. Titanium is lighter than steel, and won’t rust or corrode. It’s the perfect travel companion—easy to pack, difficult for baggage handlers to damage, easy to repair.

But it’s titanium’s inherent materials capabilities that make it the finest material in bicycles. It has the ability to absorb road shock better than carbon fiber. That means less hand and overall body fatigue when you’re out on the long ride. With less fatigue, you can ride longer, recover faster, and perform at your best. It also won’t degrade under tough conditions. Mud and sand scrubbing along the frame in the heat of race action won’t ruin your frame as it can with carbon or other materials.

But a Litespeed is a step beyond. Our ability to shape our tubes, weld them from flat sheets into a tubeset, and handcraft small parts from our dropouts to our scalloped headtubes and bottom brackets—are all done for performance enhancement. And it’s all achieved at a level unmatched by any other titanium manufacturer simply welding round tubes. Our mastery over the material makes Litespeed the best-riding, best-performing titanium bike available—period.

Why Choose Litespeed

WE PURSUE THE JOY OF THE RIDE

We are motivated by the joy of the ride—whether it’s chasing those fleeting moments with friends, or attaining those measurable performance gains on every ride. Our bikes are created to capture those moments and gains that result in the ultimate cycling experience. We are inspired by cyclists—across all cycling platforms—to provide a passionate community and welcome all to join our efforts.

WE PRIORITIZE INNOVATION

We are continuously pushing the envelope of technology in the bike industry, responding to the demands of cyclists today. The result are bikes that utilize technologies—from cold-worked tube-shaping capabilities to tube wall thickness manipulation for weight savings—unmatched by other brands. The true results are revealed on the road or trails: a bike that exhibits the finest performance characteristics in titanium cycling.

WE ARE WITH YOU - EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

Buying a new bike can be overwhelming. Our team of experts makes it easy, walking you through the process and answering all your questions—no matter how big or small. Everything from understanding components and cosmetic options, to mechanical support at select events, we ensure a comfortable, pressure-free process from start to finish. Our experts are always accessible by phone, email or live chat. As a Litespeed owner, you join a community of fellow riders that will be with you every step of the way.

WE SHIP DIRECT TO YOU, JUST FOR YOU

Litespeed brings you the best titanium bike at the best price possible—period. Through our easy-to-use website, you have the ability to build the exact bike you want, from the comfort of your living room. Litespeed customers get the best savings possible, without added markup expense. It’s all delivered right to your door, ready to ride in minutes.

WE ARE BUILT IN TENNESSEE

There’s a palpable pride coming from the quality of something made at home and built to last—and that certainly applies to our bikes. Handbuilt in our Chattanooga factory using globally-sourced premium materials since 1986, Litespeed titanium bikes are proudly welded, assembled and shipped daily from our factory. Our hands-on process permits us to monitor exacting standards on a daily basis with every bike created. Additionally, we contribute to our community by hiring locally, and enjoy riding our creations right in Chattanooga, on some of the finest trails and roads in America.

WE VALUE COMMUNITY

Being an integral part of the cycling community at the grassroots level is a critical part of who we are as a company. From athlete and team support to making donations, Litespeed has a long history of championing endeavors to support the cycling community. From supporting non-profits like urban cycling industry education initiatives to our presence at events across the country, it’s critical that the community know we’re an approachable, accessible part of it, championing the sport’s growth from the ground-up, rather than simply a corporate entity.

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Innovation and Engineering

Just one look at a Litespeed, and the difference is quite clear. Our advanced capabilities in titanium manipulation—shaping that brings beautiful bows, elegant transitions and shapes along the length of what would otherwise be simple round tubes—allow us to create tubesets that are the most visually striking available world over. More importantly, our shaping yields functional advantage, resulting in the best titanium ride you’ve ever experienced.

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Factory Tour

We invite you to join us for a look behind the Litespeed curtain.
From design to shaping to the precision craftsmanship
of our welders, learn just what makes a Litespeed
the finest titanium bike in the world.

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